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Formex Stratos UTCvsZelos Nova 37

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Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratos UTC41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Stratos UTC42h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Stratos UTC100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Stratos UTC$4,663
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,663
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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