Independent Watchmakers · 2024-09-12
Formex Stratos UTC turns time-zone changes into a two-button operation
The Stratos UTC combines a true-GMT jumping local hour with a rotatable 24-hour bezel, date subdial and day/night display.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Formex
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What to know
Formex designed the Stratos UTC around fast, intuitive travel adjustments. Pushers integrated into the 41mm steel case move the local hour hand forward or backward in one-hour steps without stopping the movement, while the central 24-hour hand preserves home time. A 48-click bidirectional bezel can display a third zone, and the grey dial separates its sunray centre, grained outer track, day/night indicator and date subdial.
The watch uses an ETA 2892 automatic base with a custom Dubois-Dépraz module, providing 42 hours of reserve. Its 11.8mm-thick case has sapphire crystals front and back, a screw-down crown and 100 metres of water resistance. Tool-free straps and a micro-adjustable bracelet continue Formex’s comfort-focused approach. Launch pricing was €3,800 on leather or €3,950 on the bracelet.
At a glance
| reference | 1101.1.6421 |
|---|---|
| case | 316L stainless steel; 41mm × 47mm × 11.8mm; 20mm lug width |
| movement | ETA 2892 automatic with custom Dubois-Dépraz true-GMT module; 21 jewels |
| powerReserve | 42 hours |
| waterResistance | 100 metres |
| functions | Jumping local hour via bidirectional pushers; UTC hand; third time zone bezel; date; day/night indicator |
| launchPrice | €3,800 on leather; €3,950 on bracelet |
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Formex · Published 2024-09-12 ↗
