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Formex Stratos UTCvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratos UTC41mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Stratos UTC42h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Stratos UTC100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Stratos UTC$4,663
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,663
$499

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What people say

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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