ormex introduces the Field Automatic Gen 2. This latest evolution elevates the original with three daring new dial colours: Ice Blue set against a serene forest backdrop of crystal clear water and open sky, Coho Salmon glowing in the warm hues of a natural sunset, and Basalt Grey grounded in the rugged character of city streets.

Engineered for adventure and designed with an urbane sensibility, the Field Automatic Gen 2 is housed in a 40mm Grade 2 titanium case hardened from 145 HV to 900 HV for exceptional scratch resistance while preserving titanium’s signature lightness and hypoallergenic properties. The re-engineered dual-component dial construction integrates a flat sunburst centre, recessed stencil numerals filled with colour-adjusted Super-LumiNova, and a sloped minute track, creating a virtual landscape on the wrist.

Powered by a Swiss automatic movement, it also features Formex’s patented performance and comfort innovations, including tool-free strap interchangeability and an on-the-fly fine-adjustment deployant clasp.

The Field’s 40mm Grade 2 titanium case is central to its performance. Naturally lighter than stainless steel and hypoallergenic, anti-magnetic and corrosion-resistant, this material is ideal for extended wear. Unlike harder Grade 5 titanium, Grade 2 offers greater workability, allowing Formex to sandblast and shape the case with precision. This process yields a distinctive matte texture and soft, tactile feel, perfectly aligned with the character of a field watch. At the same time, it enables intricate bevelling, allowing this Field to blend ruggedness with the refinement of a faceted case.

To ensure durability, Formex hardens the Grade 2 titanium from its natural 145 Vickers hardness (HV) to an exceptional 900 HV, creating a case that’s not only remarkably robust but also nearly three times harder than Grade 5 titanium. The choice of case metal for the Field adds another singular quality: it develops a natural patina over time, evolving uniquely with each wearer as its surface reacts to individual skin chemistry and environmental conditions.

A field watch conjures visions of rugged terrain, dense forest, and unforgiving landscapes, but at its core, it’s about venturing beyond the familiar. And that can happen anywhere. Just as the dial serves as a reassuring constant in unknown surroundings, it can also inspire. That idea sparked Formex’s bold expansion of the Field palette: energising blue, earthy salmon, and cool grey.

Yet the Field’s new dials aren’t just about colour, they’re a study in depth and dimension. Each is constructed in two parts: a sunburst-finished centre encircled by a chapter ring bearing stencil numerals, mounted atop a sloped minute track that rises toward the bezel. The result is a saucer-like profile that plays with light and shadow. Combined with recessed numerals filled with colour-adjusted Super-LumiNova, the dial achieves a striking 3D effect that enhances legibility while revealing subtle details over time. It’s a dial designed to deliver clarity when you need it, and depth that rewards every glance.

Like every Formex timepiece, the Field Automatic Gen 2 is engineered for uncompromising performance in any environment, urban, wild, or anywhere in between. Water-resistant to 150 meters, shock-resistant, and powered by a time-proven Swiss automatic movement, Formex’s Field is built to thrive under pressure, of any kind. That’s because, at its core, a field watch that deserves the title, must be about uncompromising dependability. And because out in the field, the details are what makes the difference between dinner and disaster.

On the Field, every element serves a purpose beyond aesthetics: from the faceted case geometry and high-contrast dial architecture designed for instant legibility, to the recessed luminous numerals that glow reliably in low light, and the patented fine-adjustment clasp that adapts effortlessly to changing conditions throughout the day, all without needing to take the watch off.

The Field Automatic Gen 2 also expands the palette of nylon straps, engineered to mirror the collection’s thoughtful design ethos. Woven from an innovative blend of nylon and Velcro, they combine durability with an unexpected depth of texture and tone, echoing the dimensional interplay of the dial. More than a practical solution, these straps transform a functional necessity into an intentional design statement, enhancing comfort and adaptability across climates and conditions, whether navigating misty forest trails or sealing deals in the city.

And for situations that call for a touch of elegance, the Field also offers leather strap options, letting wearers transition effortlessly (and without a tool) between rugged and refined, between sporty and chic. Because at Formex, even a field watch is designed to be flexible: just because it’s built to venture beyond civilisation doesn’t mean it’s not civilised. Thanks to Formex’s patented fine-adjustment deployant clasp, the fit stays secure, ergonomic, and easily adaptable throughout the day, without ever removing the watch. Every detail is engineered to complete the experience, ensuring that the Field is, in every sense, worthy of its name.

“What I love about the Field collection is that it lets us challenge expectations. We see the field watch as a piece of kit that is bare bones but sophisticated – meaning it can be thoughtfully engineered, beautifully finished, and still deliver the rugged dependability people expect. The Formex Field embodies our approach of offering exceptional value, of exceeding expectations not just in materials and finishing, but in the entire experience of wearing the watch. This isn’t just a watch that does the job – it takes pride in how it gets it done. That’s why the Field isn’t just rugged or refined; it’s both, in equal measure.” - Raphael Granito, CEO Formex Watch SA

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Field Automatic 40 mm Ice Blue, SKU 0660.1.6535
Field Automatic 40 mm Coho Salmon, SKU 0660.1.6555
Field Automatic 40 mm Basalt Grey, SKU 0660.1.6525

Dimensions

• 40 mm diameter, 10.5 mm height, 20 mm lug width, 48 mm lug-to-lug

Weight

• 54 grams / 1.9oz case only

Case

• Titanium Grade 2, hard-coated to 900 HV (Vickers)
• Caseback: Titanium Grade 2, hard-coated to 900 HV (Vickers)
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Waterproof to 150 meters / 500 feet

Dial

• Options
  Ice Blue with blacked-out Super-LumiNova Grade A
  Coho Salmon with blacked-out Super-LumiNova Grade A
  Basalt Grey with Super-LumiNova BGW09 Grade A
• Dual-component construction consisting of a flat, sunburst-finished central disc and a sloped minute track that extends the radial brushing toward the rehaut. Recessed 5-minute markers, deep-filled with colour-adjusted Super-LumiNova. Sub-dial ring with a grainy finish, a Formex signature beveled date window with colour-matched date-disc and sandwich-style recessed numerals, deep-filled with colour-adjusted Super-LumiNova.
• Hands: Vertically brushed. Filled with Super-LumiNova® Grade A

Movement

• Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 Automatic movement (Standard). 26 jewels, frequency 28’800 A/h (4 Hz), Date display. 41h power reserve.

Strap/Clasp

• Nylon velcro straps in black, blue and khaki green
• Bolgheri leather straps in black, leone brown, caraffa brown, blue or violet with carbon fibre composite clasp with patented gradual 7mm fine adjustment system
• All straps can be changed using a Quick Release system and does not require the use of any tools

Price
CHF 750.00 on nylon/velcro strap
CHF 895.00 on leather strap with deployant clasp