Independent Watchmakers · 2025-05-27

Formex Field Gen 2 Basalt Grey hardens titanium for everyday use

The second-generation Field combines a hardened 40mm titanium case with a layered, fully luminous Basalt Grey dial.

By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Formex

Formex Field Automatic Gen 2 Basalt Grey front view — Basalt Grey is the restrained option in the second-generation Field range. Formex ↗

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What to know

The Field Automatic Gen 2 Basalt Grey updates Formex’s outdoor watch with a more structured two-level dial. A sunburst centre meets a sloping chapter ring and recessed stencil numerals filled with Super-LumiNova, while a colour-matched date wheel appears at six. Its 40mm Grade 2 titanium case receives a proprietary treatment that raises surface hardness from roughly 145HV to 900HV.

The case measures 10.6mm thick and 46.6mm lug-to-lug, weighs about 65 grams without a strap and offers 150 metres of water resistance through a screw-down crown. A Sellita SW200-1 automatic calibre runs at 4Hz with a 41-hour reserve. Quick-release nylon and leather straps are available, with leather paired to Formex’s micro-adjustable carbon-composite folding clasp.

Formex Field Automatic Gen 2 Basalt Grey with strap options — The Basalt Grey model with its quick-release leather and nylon strap choices. Formex ↗

At a glance

Specifications reported by Formex
reference	0660.1.6525
case	Hardened Grade 2 titanium; 40mm × 46.6mm × 10.6mm; approximately 900HV
movement	Sellita SW200-1 automatic, 26 jewels, 4Hz
powerReserve	41 hours
waterResistance	150 metres
weight	65g case only
dial	Basalt Grey two-level dial with recessed luminous numerals and date at six