Formex ESSENCE ThirtyNine 'Blue'

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 signature Blue dial adds a cool, technical presence while remaining understated enough for everyday wear. Its rich color provides a striking backdrop for the faceted hands and indices, creating a design that feels distinctive without limiting where or how the watch can be worn.

As the light shifts, so does the dial.

The vertical brushed finish reveals itself at certain angles, subtly shifting the dial between deeper and brighter shades of blue. 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 creating reflections that move with the wrist. Together, the two finishes give the dial a character that continues to change throughout the day.

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 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.