Bremont Terra Nova 40.5vsFormex Field Automatic
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Measurements
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Terra Nova 40.5
Field Automatic
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Thickness
11.1mm
10.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$3,100
$881
lowest
Movement
Bremont ENG300
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Bronze is noted for its CuAl7Si2 bronze alloy case, which develops a gradual patina and offers a warmer look than steel, paired with a gradient green dial and prominent Super-LumiNova numerals. One review preferred a screw-down crown and caseback for a rugged field watch, though the Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 features 100m water resistance. Overall, reviewers appreciate the distinctive bronze case and dial design of the Bremont Terra Nova 40.5.
The watch features a compass bezel and a power reserve indicator. Reviewers noted the watch's value within its price segment.
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.
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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