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Formex Stratos UTC — Blue
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Formex Stratos UTC

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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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Case
41mm
Power Reserve
42h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter41mm
Thickness11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug47mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlue
LumeSuper-LumiNova
04

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve42 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials1
Bezel24-hour (GMT)
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The Formex Stratos UTC is an automatic gmt watch, with a 41mm stainless steel case, 11.8mm thick, powered by the ETA 2892-A2 movement and a 42-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $4,663. The dial color is blue.

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