Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) is the cheaper of the two at $2,625, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $2,038 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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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.

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