Formex is scaling down their Essence Leggara with a new 41mm case option (dubbed the Fortyone) joining the existing 43mm model. The trick case construction, chronometer spec movement, and ultra light materials remain, making this the brand?s lightest watch to date at a mere 40g, or 1.4oz. Leggara is the Italian word for light, and in this case, borrowing from Lamborhini?s repertoire to use Superleggara might be more appropriate. It?s a lot of watch jammed into an exotic case priced well south of $2k. 

The newest Leggara Fortyone utilizes the now familiar Formex Essence design language applied to 5 different dial options: Forged Carbon, Cool Grey, Electric Blue, Arctic White and Mamba Green. Those last two get a horizontal ridged texture added to the dial, in contrast to the flat grey and sunburst blue. The theme of the watch is pushed a bit further with the forged carbon dial, which is the lightest option, and black marble in appearance.
The Essence Leggara utilizes the Formex case suspension system, which integrates neatly into the 41mm x 46.4mm case, which measures just 11mm thick. Acting a bit like the suspension of a car, 4 springs are mounted at each corner of the case, allowing the dial and movement some upward travel. The springs will absorb shocks, as well as adapt to the movement of the wrist. If you press against the caseback with your thumb you will observe the central portion of the case lift out of the chassis by a millimeter or so. Just how much th...