ABOUT THIS WATCH
Formex’s bestselling Essence now lands in the sweet-spot 41 mm stainless-steel case—precisely re-proportioned between 39 and 43. It retains the brand’s signature, patented Case Suspension System and adds a new screw-down crown engineered to work with the shock-absorbing case design for extra security and comfort. Four signature dials—Blue, Gamaret, Dégradé, and White—showcase crisp finishing from our family-owned dial manufacture in the Swiss Jura. A next-generation, patented butterfly clasp brings on-the-fly micro-adjustment (0 / 3 / 6 mm) without opening the bracelet, so the fit stays perfect all day. Vertical brushing and diamond-polished bevels run end-to-end—from bezel and case through bracelet, indexes, and hands—for a cohesive Formex finish. Swiss Made. COSC-certified. Built for everyday wear.
Movement
A Swiss Made automatic chronometer certified by COSC powers the Essence 41. Each movement completes the 15-day rate test for outstanding accuracy and precision, and is finished with Formex’s custom skeletonized rotor.
Dial
The Essence’s defining horizontal grooves are CNC-machined line by line for sharp relief and light play. A beveled date window at six o’clock integrates seamlessly with color-matched date wheels. Applied, diamond-polished indexes and hands feature Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9 for clear legibility day and night. Available in Blue, Gamaret, Dégradé, and White—each with its own finishing touches.
Straps and Clasps
Choose the stainless-steel bracelet with a seamless, patented butterfly clasp offering three discreet micro-adjust settings (0 / 3 / 6 mm) you can change in seconds—no tools, no removal, even to tighten. Leather, rubber, and nylon straps pair with Formex’s in-house deployant clasp featuring a gradual fine-adjust system for a dialed-in fit. All options are quick-change, so you can swap between straps and bracelet without tools—fast and secure.
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FEATURES
An Automatic, also called self-winding watch, is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of the natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. All our Automatic movements are manufactured in Switzerland.
A chronometer is a watch that has been tested and certified to meet the most strict precision and accuracy standards. “Chronometer” isn’t just a name that any watch brand can print on the dial of its watches. It is an official nomenclature, defined by precise rules, which lay down the definition of the term “chronometer”, describing the categories, the test programme and the acceptable minimum requirements for wrist chronometers. In Switzerland, the COSC, or Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, is the only official organisation allowed to certify chronometers.
Modeled with high-performance bikes and racing cars in mind, Formex’s 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 watch movement and deliver unparalleled comfort to the wearer.
This watch features an ultra-strong and light-weight folding clasp, made of carbon fiber composite and a stainless steel or titanium buckle. The gradual fine adjustment system allows you to tighten or loosen the strap length when the wrist size varies due to temperature and activity.
All straps and bracelets can be interchanged by hand without the use of any tools and in a few mere seconds. This allows you to easily swap straps on the go and wear your personal style for any occasion.
A sapphire crystal or “glass” is a very hard, transparent material made of crystallizing pure aluminium oxide at extremely high temperatures. Sapphire is one of the hardest substances on earth. It measures 9 on the Mohs scale (diamond measures 10, the highest rating), which is a system for rating the relative hardness of various materials, making it virtually scratch proof.
Applying AR coating will limit the reflection on a sapphire or mineral glass to a very low level.
The transparent case back, made of sapphire crystal, makes it possible to see the movement inside the watch.
Water resistance measures how much water pressure a watch can handle before it breaks. This measurement is important to know for the proper care and keeping of your watch. Water resistance of 100 m / 330 ft means that it can be used for swimming, snorkeling, and similar activities.
We back our watches with a 3-Year international warranty. In the rare case of a malfunction or a movement defect, you can contact us and send your watch back free of charge and we’ll repair it for you within 2 weeks.
Formex is dedicated to online payment security. We do not store any of your payment information. We offer payment solutions tailored to your shipping destination. Please proceed to checkout to view your local payment options.
All watch prices already include free shipping worldwide. As soon as we have processed your order, you will receive a tracking number to follow your package. Expect your watch within 2 business days within Europe, or within 3 business days for overseas orders. If for any reason you think it’s not the right fit, you can return your watch free of charge. If you contact us before returning or exchanging your watch, we’ll even have your shipping expenses covered.
All our watches are designed, developed and assembled in-house at our headquarters in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland and meet the current, more strict Swiss Made requirement, which entered into force on January 2017. Every single piece undergoes a variety of quality and functionality controls, before making it to your wrist.
NEW 41 mm Stainless Steel Case
We aren’t just filling a gap between 39 and 43. We took the chance to ask: where can we make it better? The result is a real sweet-spot size that wears just right for a broader community – and upgrades across the board. The new butterfly clasp lets you micro-adjust the fit over a wider range, on the fly, without opening it, and it still looks completely seamless on the wrist. The redesigned screw-down crown works seamlessly with our Case Suspension System, locking in securely without compromising comfort. And then there’s the meteorite dial – silver-finished, deep-patterned, with blued hands and markers that give it real presence. That’s the Formex way: keep pushing, tweak the details, and make every watch a step forward.
officially certified movement
The Essence FortyOne is powered by a Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 41 hours. We've chosen its highest quality grade "Chronometer" because it comes with premium components such as a Glucydur balance wheel which is exceptionally hard and stable, very resistant to deformation, non-magnetic, and non-corrosive. The movement is completely decorated and wound by Formex’s in-house developed and custom built skeletonized rotor. Each one of these movements is certified by the COSC (the official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute) and undergoes the meticulous 15-day rate test to ensure extraordinary levels of mechanical accuracy and precision. Each certified chronometer is unique, identified by a number engraved on its movement and a certificate number issued by the COSC. While less than 3% of Swiss watch movements are officially certified, Formex further rate test them per the same criteria after assembly, to measure if there is any deviation from the certification rates.
FINE ADJUSTMENT CLASP
Besides contributing to visual appeal, the details on the Essence FortyOne also serve a purpose. For a timepiece to be a watch for all occasions, it needs to feel exceptionally comfortable on the wrist. For even more wrist comfort, Formex added their patented Carbon Fiber Composite Folding Clasp that allows for fine-adjustment of the strap length on the go, allowing for a perfect fit on the wrist in all conditions and temperatures. The strap can be changed without the use of any tools with Formex's patented quick release system. The stainless steel bracelet with screwed links has the same quick release system and also features a unique micro-extension system.
FOUR COLORWAYS FOR CHARACTER
Offered in four dial variations—each defined by its own finishing treatment—the Essence 41 COSC preserves the collection’s hallmarks: precisely CNC-milled horizontal lines, applied indices and hands with brushed surfaces and mirror-polished edges, and deep-filled BGW9 Super-LumiNova® for clear reading after dark. Together, the four dials showcase the breadth of the Essence identity—each with its own character, yet all unmistakably Formex.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Since the beginning of Formex in 1999, the patented Case Suspension System has been an integral part of Formex timepieces. 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
Modeled 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.
FINE-ADJUSTMENT DEPLOYANT CARBON CLASP
Your strap comes on our new deployant 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.
