Formex Essence Chronometer

[@williamandseallie]

I have had mine since late 2018 and it has been flawless. I have the regular eta automatic and it runs +2. Has been a very nice watch. Great finishing for the price.

[@NicLewis]

Love your channel, Rob. You're always the first place I look for reviews.

[@antcif]

Crazy how you and Marc made very similar videos within a few days of each other. After watching both, these watches seem awesome. Love the suspension system with the bezel and that bracelet looks very comfortable.

[@edwinthomas618]

Formex has always been underrated. They are different but quality is top tier. People complaining about this and that, the name...heck I don't like Koenigsegg car name....but I can't ignore the engineering and appreciate it. If I had the money would get that HyperCar. I own and love my old Formex AS6525.

[@islandterror5198]

Congrats Rob on your Video being featured in the WatchGauge emails highlighting these pieces. 🥂👀

[@WatchGauge]

Fantastic review as always Rob! The Formex Essence is (in my opinion) the nicest and best made watch under $2.5k!

[@Tonysoprano497]

Superb piece . Fit and Finnish is excellent . 43 but wears like a 41 it really wears fantastic.. I had a problem with clasp however the guys dealt with it really well . I would say the only thing I would change is perhaps the logo could be a little smaller may help with the aesthetic , however this is a very small issue , this really is an excellent watch .

[@TennesseeMike]

Cool to see that level of Innovation.

[@1SaG]

If you opt for the elaboré grade movement instead of the COSC-one, you'll save quite a bit. I'm looking at €-prices, so: COSC = 1,240, non-COSC/elaboré = 890, both on a metal bracelet. That's a difference of €350 - not bad for a bit less accuracy, IMO. Especially since the elaboré SW200s I have in my Steinharts run very respectably at around +2 to +3.5 s/day.

[@thp94001]

Formex Essence Chronometer is a VERY nice watch for the price listed. Thanks for the review. I have watched a similar review from Marc from Long Island Watch too. What surprised me a little bit was that there were many comments here about how people didn't like the watch's brand name. I guess it is personal preference. The name Formex doesn't really bother me. I think the watch provides tons of value for the price it asks for.

[@georgeadeh8859]

It's a beautiful, COSC certified and comfortable watch with a killer bracelet. I've got the blue one and am thinking of getting the classy black one as well!

[@AppleFanX2]

Great review Rob! I’m really thinking about buying this exact model. Thank you!

[@WizardWatch]

What a beast !! Super engineered watch !! amazing what you can achieve with design and mechanics , Great review rob !

[@kurtiss3227]

I really like the look of the watch and by what you say it seems to be very high quality. But the name, Formex every time I say that name or you say that name I think of a condom. Formex reminds me of a brand of condoms.

[@scottsinaz3000]

More like a line of women's undergarments!

[@Owen-np3wf]

The Casio Oceanus T200 you reviewed has a very similar look to the case and bracelet of this Formex., obviously the Formex is on a whole different level but the design choices are similar.

[@chiane1968]

They really need to rethink their branding graphics. Looks like a fertilizer company had a cool watch giveaway.

[@jlarsson1978]

Haha spot on!

[@villLe]

Respectfully disagree. Both fonts work very well imo. Remember even Patek uses that simple all caps font in their watches.

[@chiane1968]

villLe it’s more the fact Formex, in that slanted graphic, doesn’t sound like a watch brand or look like a watch brand font. Patek at least does. Formex sounds like a chemical multinational. Looks cool on the side of a tanker truck though.

[@Tonysoprano497]

I think the font is just too large for the watch which effects the premium look . I own this and it’s great watch but the watch would definitely look more premium with a more subdued logo . Do this and it’s killer ..

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Clean smart watch, but Formex is the name of a material you would use to replace kitchen countertop with. A name change might help the company.

[@romybuenaventura3133]

I thought it was one of those generic rigid condoms

[@joshuaevilsizer]

Love it! Thanks for doing this video. Looking forward to future vids on this one, and I'd love to hear your thoughts as you wear it more.

[@rockthewatch]

Great looking watch. Great review. I was sure that it was going to be more expensive. When you said $1200 retail I was shocked. I think I will be picking one of these up. I would totally Rock That Watch!

[@southnx]

Great review Rob. I've had the same model you've shown for over a year and really love certain aspects of it. The mechanical design chops and execution that Formex has achieved is really impressive. There are some things that drive me nuts about the piece (there is no perfect watch after all), but the good aspects significantly outweigh any of my moans.

[@drwindsurf]

Very nice looking watch...great pickup Rob - Congratulations 😊👍

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

I love that watch. Too bad I have my daily driver already. --Michael

[@ElijsDima]

Looks neat. Stylewise, really reminiscent of Casio Oceanus threehanders.

[@GalaxysGreatestDad]

Great, now there's yet another watch I "need" to get.

[@anothercanucknoob4433]

Both in your video, and in Long Island Watch's recent video, I cannot help but notice the misaligned chapter ring. Marc showed off 3 of these and all 3 had different amounts of misalignment. That is a total deal breaker :< I thought maybe it was just an optical illusion based on reflections of the hour markers, but no, it seems pretty well misaligned...

[@jlarsson1978]

Really love this watch, just can't get past the brand name/logo.

[@triniboy05]

Once they go >41mm I will definitely consider purchasing.

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

Georgeous watch, size is fine for me. Lug width is perfect.

[@Mr.Peperkamp]

Nice innovations, but the suspension is also possible with screw down, if the make that on the case which is moving

[@ConvoyGTR]

I just happen to get a casio edifice yesterday so this is looking real familiar lol

[@rolandharris2706]

What part of it is hand finished? Hand finished watch with a salita calibre? Guessing its entirely machine finished but would love to be wrong

[@ralphus555]

Awesome watch. I thought I was the only one that thought that the brand name is off-putting. Judging from the comments, I'm not alone...

[@saleendriver]

Very nice watch.....interesting features. Something to look into for sure.

[@ivankerr3570]

Do you wear it on your wrist or spread Formex on warts.

[@Tala2n]

I click, I heard 43mm... I stop the video. Thank you anyway Random Rob and keep up !

[@enriquesalinasv.7907]

Impressive watch, you said hand finished? That's nice! Bracelet looks gorgeous. How's weight on that watch? Thanks for the review RR was waiting since last week and looking forward for the next episodes

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Hey Random, would you say that the watch fits like a true 43mm or smaller? I have 6.25" wrist and normally wear watches under 40mm. I'd be concerned that the watch would be or appear too big on my wrist.

[@zacherycampbell7296]

I love the watch but it looks like a Casio edifice

[@dxxa95]

I genuinely tought It was a Edifice...

[@jlarsson1978]

EXACTLY!

[@ramcfd]

Ediface Saffire !! Your right

[@jamesg4670]

Very underwhelming design,logo and cheesy company name....but everything about the watch is awesome 😩

[@syedmohdfasihnaqvi155]

@@ramcfd I have one

[@ahidaraigoza209]

Love this master pice, thanks man

[@JB-xt3ly]

Do some of these come with STP movement?

[@CtFshd1812]

It looks as though a German made a swiss grand seiko. Not in a bad way I might add.

[@patricknaswell2686]

If it's so comfortable, why would it need a suspension? I'd love your comments long-term about comfort to see if your mind changes. Great looking watch.

[@RandomRobReviews]

Comfy seats in a car still best to have suspension? Lol

[@patricknaswell2686]

Random Rob lol! That almost works! But, yes, I prefer suspensions on my cars! Keep up the good work!

[@olemanolete1]

I will call it the FX and thats it

[@deej9367]

Cool watch. I like the looks, but the useless suspension system has to go. Get rid of that and do a screw down crown I'd be interested. I have the same wrist size and the 43mm looks great on your wrist.

[@DirkWerning]

Whaaaaaat presized watch??? It’s like buying a piece from you (since we have the same wrist size) 😂😂

[@altamashkhateeb6824]

Amazing watch and bracelet Will try to see where I can buy it

[@jarodstevens2710]

Sweet watch !! One question: formex or Christopher ward?? Really would like your opinion as one of these will be coming home soon lol

[@denisdaly1708]

Good question. For me, this is ahead. I'm getting one.

[@ryanstafford8544]

Good looking watch and cool features. The brand name is off-putting to me.

[@emiltennismethod8544]

Ryan Stafford same ! Not sure what it is about that name but not attractive lol great watch nonetheless.

[@8BitQuasar]

@@emiltennismethod8544 Someone once said it sounds like a car engine oil brand or bootleg Rolex.

[@BrakkoJanus]

Sounds like a protein supplement.

[@sadaka201]

How about name Rolex? Any better eh?

[@Ronin228]

Better than Christopher Ward as a brand name

[@marcustahoun]

Excellent watch.

[@Portland_Living_Life]

There is a good reason why that bracelet and clasp are so "trick" as you put it. They are certainly made by Dexel SA who is a Swiss watch component manufacturer that has been around for 30+ years and specializes in the design and manufacture of clasps and buckles. Dexel is owned by Elio Granito. His son is Raphael Granito who is the CEO of Formex. Details are on the second page of my post here where I explored Dexel's patent for the micro adjustable butterfly clasp that they made for the Montblanc Geosphere and some Formex models. That clasp is even more "trick" than the one in this video, it's the one in the background of your video that I bet we will see in the future: forums.watchuseek.com/f2/butterfly-deployant-clasp-micro-adjustment-4849389.html

[@RandomRobReviews]

Thanks for the info.

[@Starstreak170]

40mm would have been a better size for most people.

[@touchingevil2302]

Beautiful but way to BIG!!! Why not 39-40mm ?

[@Jon81G]

Chapter ring is off....sigh.

[@ginocolella6373]

Very nice, but the brand name? Formex, Timex, Rolex?? feels a little copy..

[@kevinr206]

I’d like it better with thicker markers and hands

[@mrbacchus6127]

Looks well designed and beat features. Bad brand name (Formex?) For some reason the watch leaves me a bit cold.

[@PepRex]

Formex sounds like a shipping company

[@sinjon]

Why is it some watch makers think having screws showing around the bezel looks good or adds to its appeal? It doesn’t

[@thp94001]

Well I guess it's personal preference. To me, it looks very nice. It is probably I do like the Audermars Piguest Royal Oak. If you don't know what it is, please google.

[@sinjon]

Thuong Phung I googled it. That’s a nice watch and that’s a bit better because the screws are stylized. The ones here are just basic screws and it ruins it for me

[@DavidMartinez-hw8vu]

Formex....check all the boxex

[@Jeddix]

In my opinion the cheesy/cheap looking Formex logo really keeps the watch down design wise. They really have to change that. And thanks for the screw driver recommendation.

[@justinscott9151]

agreed...a stylized F might do better

[@harperblackson4688]

Casio Edifice Homage

[@bijakbijak4024]

Aware of formex for a year, but couldn't pull off with my 6.75inch wrist, plus it is all dial. If it's diver it's a different story

[@RandomRobReviews]

Yeah this 43mm would be kinda large on less then 7 inch wrist

[@tippykaffu4047]

oooohhhhh

[@stavros_katsopr]

Swiss... they can even charge you going to the toilet, but can also make everything work fine... Greta watch, good simple mechanics. Only downside is the name's end, "....ex" gets me back in some "wanna be" "scientific" products from the 70's. Even the fonts are so, ffs!!!!

[@MrPleers]

Nice looking watch. But that name..... just no.

[@BANHMIZON]

beautiful watch marred by a terrible name.