Formex Field AutomaticvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black 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.

Formex Field Automatic at true scale

Field Automatic

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic at true scale

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

41h

65h

highest

MSRP

$881

lowest

$895

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.5mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
65h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$895
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Reviews

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

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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its crisp dial printing, excellent and readable lume, and good fit and finish that rivals watches at its price point, with many recommending it for its great craftsmanship and simple, understated design. The comfortable 38mm size is a recurring positive, and some owners note the textured dial appears pearlescent, surpassing competitors. However, some users find the crown scratchy or too small and hard to wind, and the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments. One owner reports accuracy around -2 seconds per day, while another finds prices too high for the quality. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic highly for its craftsmanship and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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