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Formex · Stratos

Formex Stratos UTC

GMT

$4,663In stock

Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-lug
47mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
42h

ETA

A slim, refined Swiss automatic from ETA, thinner and generally better finished than the 2824, running at 28,800 vph with around 50 hours of power reserve. It serves as the base for countless modified and chronograph movements across the industry.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
gmt
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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3 colorways

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its innovative flyer GMT complication operated by pushers and its slim 11.8mm case, which contributes to comfortable wearability. The intricate, hand-finished case construction and multi-layer dial are frequently highlighted as strengths, with some noting an "Hermes vibe" on leather. Accuracy is reported within a range of +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial design busy with multiple fonts and the overall aesthetic too technical for certain occasions. The price point, around €4000 or $3990, is considered a step up for the brand but competitive for the features offered. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its user-friendly GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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