When you think of Formex, the distinguishing characteristic of the brand that pops immediately to mind is likely the unique Case Suspension System used throughout their Essence line, or perhaps the bezel exchange functionality found in the Reef diver. Either way, it?s clear that in recent years they?ve been leaning hard into unique case design platforms that rethink what a watch can do in the first place. These watches, of course, come with a price tag that is reflective of some pretty ingenious engineering, so the news this week of an entirely new collection from Formex with watches starting well under $1,000 is welcome, and frankly a breath of fresh air in a watch climate that is generally seeing starting prices heading in the opposite direction. The Formex Field Automatic Collection is on the one hand exactly what it sounds like, but there are surprising details here if you look closely. And even without a trick like a suspended case, there?s still plenty of Formex ingenuity. 
The 41mm case is made from grade 2 titanium, and has the recognizable profile of a modern field watch. There are hard angles here that give it a contemporary look and keep it in line with Formex?s house style, but from the photos we?ve seen it seems to wear discreetly (like a field watch should) thanks to short and compact lugs. Formex tells us it measures 47mm lug to lug, and is just 10.6mm tall. The coolest thing about the case might be the finishing. It?s plenty industrial, as you can...