Side by side

Bremont VulcanvsFormex Stratos UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vulcan
BremontVulcan
MSRP $5,150
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont Vulcan

Owners highlight the skeleton hand's striking effect on the dial, noting the Bremont Vulcan includes two sailcloth straps, one in 'RAF Blue' and another in camouflage. The watch features military aviation design cues on its matte black dial and is limited to 250 pieces. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the unique dial presentation and the inclusion of multiple strap options.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vulcan42mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Vulcan40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Vulcan
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Vulcan$5,150
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,150
$4,663
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Bremont Vulcan vs Formex Stratos UTC gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.