ormex introduces the AirField, a new aviation-focused expression of its rugged Field platform. Built around the collection’s lightweight 40 mm hardened titanium case, the AirFieldcombines the straightforward utility of a field watch with design elements rooted in the clear, highly legible instruments of aviation.

Field watches and pilot watches have long shared common ground. Both emerged from military environments where equipment had to be robust, immediately readable and free of unnecessary complication. Strongc ontrast, Arabic numerals and functional construction became defining characteristics of both categories, one developed for soldiers on the ground, the other for crews navigating the air.

The AirField brings those shared principles together without simply recreating a traditional pilot watch. Instead, Formex has reinterpreted them through the contemporary engineering and ergonomic approach of its Field collection.

The most immediate transformation takes place on the dial.

Broad sword-shaped hour and minute hands provide strong visual presence and allow the time to be read at aglance. At 12 o’clock, a triangle flanked by two dots references one of the most recognizable orientation markers in aviation watch design, helping the wearer identify the top of the dial instantly.

A long, slender seconds hand adds another layer to the theme. Its aircraft-shaped counterweight is subtle enough to escape immediate attention but reveals a more playful aviation reference on closer inspection.

“The Field was a natural starting point for this watch because field watches andpilot watches were ultimately developed to solve many of the same problems. They need to be dependable, easy to read and comfortable enough that you almost forget you’re wearing them. With the AirField, we wanted to take those fundamentals into aviation without making something that feels like another reproduction of ahistorical pilot watch..” says Raphaël Granito, CEO of Formex.

The AirField dial is designed around immediate readability, but the simplicity of the display hides considerable detail. Its finely grained surface is achieved through a stamping process, giving the dial a tactile, instrument-like texture. The Arabic hour markers and numerals are recessed into the dial and individually hand-filled withSuper-LumiNova® BGW9, producing strong nighttime visibility while maintaining crisp contrast during the day.

A sloped chapter ring rises toward the sapphire crystal, creating additional depth around the perimeter of thedial without adding unnecessary height to the watch itself. The architecture draws the eye naturally toward thecenter while giving the numerals and minute scale a more dimensional appearance

.At 6 o’clock sits Formex’s signature beveled date window. Its angled construction improves visibility fromdifferent viewing angles while helping prevent the surrounding dial from casting a shadow over the dateindication. Each date wheel is matched to its respective dial color, keeping the display visually integrated across the four versions:Desert Sand, Horizon Blue, Jet Black and Tarmac Grey.

The AirField retains one of the defining features of the Field collection: its lightweight 40 mm titanium case.Together with its short lugs and slim profile, the case contributes to a total watch head weight of just 54 grams,giving the AirField an exceptionally light presence on the wrist. To improve resistance to everyday wear, the titanium undergoes a special hardening treatment that increases its surface hardness to approximately 900Vickers, around five times the surface hardness of conventional stainless steel.

A screw-down crown and150 meters of water resistance reinforce the practical character of the watch, extending its usefulness far beyond the cockpit. The solid case back carries the aviation theme to the reverseside of the AirField with a depiction of a classic radial aircraft engine and propeller, a mechanical reference toan era when aviation, engineering and watchmaking became increasingly interconnected.

The AirField is offered with two distinctly different strap configurations, allowing its character to shift with itssurroundings. The lightweight nylon straps use an elastic, water-resistant construction with a Velcro closure.Easily washable and adding only a few grams to the watch, they are particularly suited to travel, outdoor activityand warmer environments where flexibility and breathability matter.

For a more refined appearance, the AirField can also be paired with a leather strap and Formex’s carbon fiber deployant clasp. The patented clasp provides 7 mm of gradual fine adjustment, allowing the fit to be adapted throughout the day without changing strap holes or removing the watch

“Comfort has always been a big part of how we engineer our watches. A watch designed as a tool shouldn’t become something you have to think about once it’s onyour wrist. Whether it’s the extremely light nylon setup or the fine adjustment built intothe carbon clasp, the goal is always the same: make the watch work around the person wearing it, not the other way around” says Raphaël Granito, CEO of Formex.

Inside the AirField is the updated Sellita SW200-2 Power+, increasing the movement’s power reserve from 41to65 hours. The added autonomy turns a technical specification into a practical everyday improvement. Thewatch can be taken off for more than two days and picked up again without needing to reset the time and date, particularly useful for a watch conceived to move easily between different activities and environments.

It is an upgrade that fits naturally with the philosophy behind the AirField: meaningful engineering should make the watch easier to live with.

The AirField does not attempt to recreate a cockpit instrument from another era. Instead, it takes the principlesthat made aviation watches effective in the first place, legibility, durability, lightness and functional simplicity, and applies them to the established Field platform. The result sits deliberately between categories. Ruggedenough to retain the character of a true field watch, unmistakably influenced by aviation, yet sufficiently versatile for everyday wear. Field-ready. Sky-bound.

The new Formex AirField will be available in four dial colors: Desert Sand, Horizon Blue, Jet Black and TarmacGrey.Pricing is CHF 830.00 on a nylon strapandCHF 970.00 on a leather strapincluding the Formexcarbon fiber fine-adjustment deployant clasp. Deliveries are scheduled to begin at the end of October 2026.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AirField Automatic 40 mm Desert Sand, SKU 0661.1.6556 AirField Automatic 40 mm Horizon Blue, SKU 0661.1.6536 AirField Automatic 40 mm Jet Black, SKU 0661.1.6526 AirField Automatic 40 mm Tarmac Grey, SKU 0661.1.6546

• Dimensions: 40 mm diameter, 10.5 mm height, 20 mm lug width, 48 mm lug-to-lug
• Weight: 54 grams / 1.9oz case only
• Water Resistance: Waterproof to 150 meters / 500 feet
• Case: Titanium Grade 2, hard-coated to 900 HV (Vickers)
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Case back: Titanium Grade 2, hard-coated to 900 HV (Vickers)
• Dial Options: Finely grained dial surface with a sloped chapter ring rising toward the sapphire crystal. Recessed hour markers and Arabic numerals, individually hand-filled with Super- LumiNova® Grade A, with a triangle flanked by two dots at 12 o’clock for immediateorientation. Formex signature beveled date window with color-matched date disc. The Desert Sand dial features blacked-out Super-LumiNova® Grade A, while Horizon Blue, Jet Black and Tarmac Grey feature Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A.
• Hands: Broad sword-shaped hour and minute hands with sandblasted surfaces, filled with Super-LumiNova® Grade A, paired with a long, slender seconds hand featuring an aircraft-shaped counterweight; the Desert Sand version uses blacked-out Super-LumiNova® Grade A, while Horizon Blue, Jet Black and Tarmac Grey use Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A, with Desert Sand and Tarmac Grey additionally featuring a red tip on the seconds hand.
• Movement: Swiss Made Sellita SW200-2 Power+ automatic movement. 26 jewels, frequency 28,800 A/h (4 Hz), date display and 65-hour power reserve. Formex Watch SA, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland - Shaped by Innovation. Crafted by Experts 2026.09.24_Formex AirField 40 mm Automatic
• Strap/Clasp: Nylon velcro straps in black, blue, khaki green and Bolgheri leather straps in black, leone brown, caraffa brown, blue or violet with carbon fiber 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: Pricing on nylon/velcro strap
• CHF 830.00
• EUR 950.00
• USD 1,060.00
• GBP 860.00
• CAD 1,300.00
• JPY 165,000.00
• AUD 1,380.00 Pricing on leather strap with deployant clasp
• CHF 970.00
• EUR 1,075.00
• USD 1,200.00 vGBP 970.00
• CAD 1,450.00
• JPY 190,500.00
• AUD 1,700.00
• International shipping, free 30-day returns and a three-year international warranty are included. Prices include duties and tariffs for deliveries to the United States, and all duties and taxes for deliveries to the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and the European Union.
• Availability Pre-orders open on Thursday, September 24th, 2026, at 9:00 AM Swiss time (7:00 AM UTC). Shipping is expected to begin at the end of October 2026. Available on the Formex Online Boutique and at select local partners.