Formex Field AutomaticvsWolbrook Outrider 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

Wolbrook Outrider Automatic at true scale

Outrider Automatic

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

n/a

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

150m

150m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$881

$442

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8315

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$442
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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic for its appealing design, legible dials in various colors, and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the detailed caseback engraving. The watch features a shock-resistant case with rubber absorbers and a versatile 20mm lug width. Some owners consider the Miyota 8315 movement a drawback at its price point, while others appreciate its accuracy, with reported timekeeping ranging from -10 seconds/day to within ±15 seconds per day. The movement is noted to have hacking seconds and a 60-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic highly for its design and comfortable daily wear.