Formex ESSENCE ThirtyNine 'Radiant Bronze'

The Essence 39 is Formex’s interpretation of a mechanical everyday watch: precise, comfortable and designed to move effortlessly between the office, travel, sport and more formal occasions. Its compact 39 mm stainless steel case combines clean, contemporary proportions with engineering focused on how the watch feels and functions in everyday life.

The same approach to finishing runs through every part of the watch. From the case and bracelet to the clasp, hands and even the smallest components, such as the hand-applied indices, brushed surfaces meet mirror-polished bevels. These transitions catch the light from different angles and give the entire watch a cohesive character.

The Radiant Bronze dial gives the watch a warmer, richer presence. Its bronze tone is complemented by gunmetal-finished hands and hand-applied indices, creating a balanced contrast that feels expressive without losing the precise, technical identity of the Essence 39.

As the light shifts, so does the bronze.

The vertical brushed finish reveals itself at certain angles, shifting the dial between deeper, more subdued bronze tones and brighter reflections. Across its surface, each of the signature horizontal grooves is individually CNC-machined, one line at a time. This precise process gives every groove perfectly crisp definition, adding depth and allowing light to travel across the dial in changing lines. Together, the two finishes give the bronze a depth that is difficult to capture in a single glance.

The hands and indices are deep-filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 for clear legibility in low-light conditions. At 6 o’clock, the color-matched date wheel allows the display to sit naturally within the overall composition. The beveled date window is a signature Formex design element. Its precisely machined bevel is designed so the edge of the opening does not cast a shadow over the numerals, keeping the date clear and easy to read from different angles.

Inside, the latest-generation Swiss Made Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement extends the power reserve from 41 to 65 hours while improving winding efficiency and shock resistance. It retains its 4 Hz frequency for excellent rate stability, and every movement is individually COSC-certified for chronometer-grade precision.

A screw-down crown provides additional security and water resistance to 100 metres without altering the clean silhouette of the case. The stainless steel bracelet is fitted with a re-engineered butterfly clasp featuring an integrated micro-adjustment system. It allows the bracelet to expand by 3 or 6 millimetres instantly, without opening the clasp or removing the watch from the wrist.