New Limited Edition! FORMEX (Swiss) Essence 39mm “Space Rock” Meteorite Automatic COSC Chronomètre Dress Watch On Stainless Steel Bracelet

> Limited Edition Number: 8/88
> Product Reference: 0333.9.6699.100

“Formex Swiss Made Watches unveils the new Essence Space Rock Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition timepieces. A product of over 4 billion years of history, the extraterrestrial dials are crafted from an ancient iron rock known as the Muonionalusta Meteorite. Based upon the popular Essence ThirtyNine and Essence Leggera FortyOne, the new Formex Space Rock Limited Edition watches encapsulate the history of our solar system, and they are available with either a 39mm stainless steel case or with an all-black 41mm case made from ultra-lightweight carbon fiber and ceramic. Both versions feature the same detailed hand-finishing as the original Essence model, with an officially COSC-certified mechanical Swiss caliber and Formex’s patented Case Suspension System, which allows the watches to be more comfortable on the wrist. Both watches are individually numbered and limited to just 88 pieces each. The Formex Essence Space Rock Automatic Chronometer Limited timepieces make their debut during the peak of the 2022 Geminid Meteor Shower, and both models are available for pre-order now, with delivery scheduled for late January 2023.“

Movement: Self-winding Sellita SW200-1, Chronometer-grade movement with date at 6h, glucydur balance wheel, fully decorated with in-house developed skeletonised rotor. Officially certified by COSC (Contrôle Official Suisse des Chronomètres). Automatic winding in both directions. 41 hours power reserve.

Case, dial & hands: Hand-finished stainless steel case with patented Case Suspension System. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. Meteorite dial with applied indices with mirror-polished bevels are deep-filled with brightly glowing Super-LumiNova® BGW9 and provide maximum legibility, regardless of whether it is day or night.

Case Dimensions: 39mm diameter, 10mm thickness, 45mm lug-to-lug (L2L) height. Lug width: 20mm

Water Resistance: 100m/330ft

Strap options: steel, leather, rubber; tool-free change for Formex products. This particular watch comes on the stainless steel bracelet. If you prefer a different strap or an additional strap, ask us for stock availability. We carry a wide selection of straps, including Formex-branded straps and bracelets.

Additional reading (A Meteorite on Your Wrist): Some four ice ages ago, an iron meteorite blasted into the Earth’s atmosphere and slammed into a 25 x 15 kilometer area that sits north of the Arctic circle, centered at 67°49’ N, 23°9’ E in what is now northern Scandinavia. Besides their remote location, finding these meteorite fragments is extremely difficult as the ground is completely frozen solid most of the year, and the area is also covered in 24 hours of darkness for several months at a time. To make a dial from this unique extraterrestrial material, special machining and treatments are required to reveal the distinct characteristics of this ancient iron-based meteorite. The beautiful equilateral triangles that create the naturally-occurring Widmanstätten pattern are the result of a very slow cooling process that takes place over the course of millions of years, during which the crystalline structure of the minerals within the core of the asteroid changes. After being cut and treated, the final product is a perfectly flat disc that measures just 0.65mm thick and perfectly showcases the natural pattern of the meteorite. Since the textures are organic and cannot be artificially reproduced, each individual dial will appear slightly different, making every single watch a completely unique piece. 

> CASE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Since the beginning of Formex in 1999, the patented Case Suspension System has been an integral part of every single Formex timepiece. Its two main functions are:

• absorbs shocks to protect the mechanical movement from heavy impacts
• adds to the comfort on the wrist by adapting to the wearer’s movements

Modelled with high-performance bikes and racing cars in mind, the Formex patented case suspension system works by integrating four springs between the upper and lower watch case. The result is the ultimate shock absorption system designed to protect the mechanical movement and deliver unparalleled comfort to the wearer. This patented case suspension system brings form and function together for Formex Swiss watches. It’s functional, it’s state of the art engineering and it’s unquestionably unique – all in one watch.

> DEMONSTRATION: FINE-ADJUSTMENT DEPLOYMENT CARBON CLASP:  If ordering your Formex watch on leather or rubber, your strap will come on Formex’s new deployment clasp with a patented fine-adjustment. More intuitive to operate, the new version is fully made out of our proprietary carbon fiber composite. The micro-adjustment is now even easier to use and can be operated while the watch is on your wrist. Lightweight, smooth to the touch, ultra-durable and highly functional, this clasp is a real piece of engineering, making your watch even more comfortable to wear.

> We also carry a large selection of Formex-branded straps and buckles.

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