In a world of vintage inspired dive watches, the Formex Essence line offers something quite a bit different for watch enthusiasts whose taste is bent more toward the modern, angular, and tech focused. Many know Formex as the inventors of the ?Case Suspension System,? which allows the center of the case to move up and down as pressure is exerted from above or below the watch. The idea is similar to shock absorbers on a car, and Formex touts the system as allowing for greater comfort on the wrist and adding protection and robustness to the watch case. Today we?ll look at the newest members of the Essence collection, featuring limited edition meteorite dials.

Formex Essence Space Rock

Case Material: Stainless steel, carbon fiber
Dial: Meteorite
Dimensions: 43mm Crystal: Sapphire        
Water Resistance: 100 meters 
Crown: Push/pull                      
Movement: Sellita SW200-1, STP1-11
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel
Price: $1,450 – $1,980
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: Available now

Let?s back up and take a closer look at the Essence case. Even outside of the Case Suspension System, there?s a lot to like here for someone who prizes finishing and a unique shape in their sports watch. The Essence case features sharp transitions between high polished and brushed surfaces, creating dramatic angles at the lugs and near the bezel. There?s a hardness to the caselines of the Essence that is really the antithesis of the so...