Bangalore Watch Company EarthshinevsFormex Field Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bangalore Watch Company Earthshine at true scale

Earthshine

Formex Field Automatic at true scale

Field Automatic

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.6mm

Thickness

12mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

41h

MSRP

$1,491

$881

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Field
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,491
$881
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bangalore Watch Company Earthshine

Owners praise the Bangalore Watch Company Earthshine's design, specifically the numerals at 4 and 6 and the bat-shaped seconds hand. Reviewers note its brown fumé dial, date window at 6 o'clock, and 40mm Cerasteel-coated stainless steel case. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and is priced at $1,100 USD. Some owners consider the price reasonable for the materials and complications, while one owner felt the price was too high for the brand. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bangalore Watch Company Earthshine's distinctive design elements and value proposition.

Formex Field Automatic

The Formex Field Automatic is widely praised for its durable, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment, offering robust and lightweight wearability. Owners and reviewers highlight the upmarket feel and legibility of its complex dials, the comfort provided by quick-release straps and carbon clasps, and the value it presents under $1000. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. Some find the numeral typography less appealing, and one reviewer notes the lume application is thin and not long-lasting. The watch is priced at $870 or £695. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium construction and well-executed, legible dials at its price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.

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