The Best Sports Watch Just Got Better - Formex Essence Leggerra Forty One!

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 214

  • @grantbidwell2847
    @grantbidwell2847 Год назад +48

    I've been wearing my SKX after ignoring it for years and I'm really enjoying it, it's all very good chasing the latest watches and technology but it's really fun to just get back to where we came in to this hobby

    • @lukemcevoy2385
      @lukemcevoy2385 Год назад +2

      Same. The SKX was my first watch and after many new watches new, buys, sells, swaps and losses the SKX will be my last.

    • @m2pozad
      @m2pozad Год назад +2

      I got my 007J model about 2 years ago. It had a stiff rotor and would not wind efficiently on the watch winder, so I oiled it with watch oil from Esslinger, and it is better. But wtf?! Anyway, all happy now. But the no hand winding seems so primitive. No interest in any other 7s26s.

    • @chriscon8463
      @chriscon8463 Год назад +1

      I was wearing my SARB035 & thinking the same thing. I should appreciate what I have more!

    • @brianmsahin
      @brianmsahin Год назад +1

      Very true, we have that one watch that will always be with us. I have the SKX too but my first was an Orient Mako XL with the orange bezel, also a shake to wake movement. I try to wear it regularly.

  • @bignz721
    @bignz721 Год назад +7

    I tried the Essense & carbon fiber at Worn & Wound NYC, and they are fantastic. Formex and Christopher Ward maybe the best intro Swiss-movement watches out there. Honorable mention to Serica field watches

  • @balail9167
    @balail9167 Год назад +10

    I aboslutely love my Essence 39 Black dial, I barely take it off! Wish I had a bit more money to burn on watches. If I did an Electric Blue Laggera would have been in the queue by now! 😆 It's an absolute stunner, plus everything that was said in the review it makes it a no-brainer! Thanks for supporing my favourite mircobrand, Jodi! 🙂

  • @edteach3r
    @edteach3r Год назад +6

    I tried this one on at our local AD last week and it is stunning. Pictures simply do not do it justice. That carbon deployment clasp is amazing. It is high on my wish list; so thanks for the review, Jody.

  • @robbbbery
    @robbbbery Год назад +3

    Very cool, this watch does a lot of things that are appealing to me. I love an ultralight watch, un-scratchable black surface, bold black surrounds on a bright dial, a well integrated date window, and on the fly micro adjust. I can see how people who are "meh" about those things wouldn't give this watch a second look, but for a certain selection of watch nerds this is catnip.

  • @alexcs1102
    @alexcs1102 Год назад +4

    I have an Essence 39 and I like it a lot. The green dial version that I have is beautiful and the accuracy has been spot on; great specs in general too. Their customer service is great too; I’d recommend the brand.

  • @pablorages1241
    @pablorages1241 Год назад +10

    My brain tells me it's a good watch, but it doesn't grab my heart !

  • @stevezodiac575
    @stevezodiac575 Год назад +1

    This might be the best 'thinking man's' sport watch available, for all the reasons you so intelligently set out for us to ponder and enjoy! My brain shouted 'Yes Please!!' but my heart ticked on with its steady resting beat. Except that is, for a sharp rise in tempo when I spotted your lovely cycles sporting 'proper' mudguards! Dr Jody, I was impressed!

  • @khronokraze
    @khronokraze Год назад +2

    Glad Formex has been at the Worn & Wound Wind-Up Watch Fairs last year (2022). Their watches you need to see to understand the quality and you're they look and wear on wrist. Got to see them in person at the SF Wind-Up and they surprised me in the wearability, comfort, and confirmed the high quality they seem to be reflected in many reviews.

  • @m2pozad
    @m2pozad Год назад +4

    The quartz, radio synched, Casio Oceanus T200 easily kicks its ass, with one hand tied behind its snap-on case back.

    • @KC-bv9kf
      @KC-bv9kf Год назад

      My GA-B2100 Bluetooth can kick your Oceanus .
      So what’s your point?

  • @watchmetwist
    @watchmetwist Год назад +1

    Nice pickup, Jodi!
    When I saw the thumbnail image, I was sure the dial is completely lumed, like on a nightdiver.

  • @grahambawden4060
    @grahambawden4060 Год назад +6

    I agree fully with your review. However, in these days of austerity in the UK £ 1500 + is a lot of money to pay for what is a microbrand 3 hander with date, even such a well designed watch as this. Maybe if my numbers come up on the Lottery it would be a first choice dress watch. Great review as always Jody.

    • @pzwolski
      @pzwolski Год назад +4

      This price is huge not only for UK citizens. Cheers from eastern EU!

    • @clm.menezes
      @clm.menezes Год назад +1

      Here in South America, due to exchange rate (and the absurd amount of taxes) , this watch can be label as expensive.

    • @KC-bv9kf
      @KC-bv9kf Год назад

      If you look at how and where watches below 3000 from non-micro brands are made and the markups before getting to consumers, then you will look at the watch industry with a very critical view.
      Also look at the requirements to have Swiss Made on a watch. It’s a shell game.
      Ask yourself why grey market dealers (another glaring indictment on the markups by the watch industry) like Jomashop can afford to sell new name brands watches at 25-50% below retail?
      The markups from factories to our wrists are on the order of 300-400%.
      The microbrands that are respectable bypass the middlemen and marketing and passed the saving to us.
      Reliability? There are basically 8 movements that are used by every brands under 3000. And they are much cheaper to maintain and service. The service is much better. Much better. You get emails returned within 48h and many times from one of the owners (looking at you Zelos and Damasko:).
      I have been collecting for awhile with pieces from G-Shock to H Moser (a micro brand, lol) and some of my favorites are from micro.
      Don’t buy new unless Rolex calls and do your research.
      Buy what you like because it’s not anyone’s business.
      Enjoy.

  • @Ray-gu5kp
    @Ray-gu5kp Год назад +1

    There is nothing better than this time piece. And i was looking at the Grand Seiko spring drive, the Ball watches and the Panzera. Nothing compares to this. NOTHING 3 years warranty not 2 years like the others! The clasp has a micro adjustment! You get value with this watch!

  • @paulgoyne6926
    @paulgoyne6926 Год назад +6

    Great watch! But is it really a better sports watch than my solar-powered square G that sets itself and has (amongst other things) a stopwatch function? No.

  • @WatchmakerErik
    @WatchmakerErik Год назад +6

    Jody, I absolutely love the T-shirt you chose for this video. I myself am a fan of Scotland's other national drink!
    We are definitely going to need that state of the T-shirt collection video. 😁

  • @normang663
    @normang663 Год назад +4

    Formex is growing on me, especially with their logo rebranding. This one is especially a looker

  • @peterboyce1422
    @peterboyce1422 Год назад +2

    Wish money was no object I would love one of these as well. Thanks Jody - another good review. (Also enjoyed the About Eff ing Time shout out for your reviews.)

  • @mattsmiley8156
    @mattsmiley8156 Год назад

    I wasn't sold at all for the first half. And then I saw the wrist shots. WOW. That really is a perfect fit. If they'd just fatten up those hands it'd be pretty perfect. Nodus' Sector series has some similar hands and I think they do the girth right. I'll keep this is mind if I can shift my Panerai. Thanks for the content Jody!

  • @SkysaxonDragonslayer
    @SkysaxonDragonslayer Год назад +1

    Sadly out of my price range at the moment - but the blue dial with the black sailcloth strap with blue stitching is something I would love on my wrist… (sucker for blue dial watches…😇)

  • @derbagger22
    @derbagger22 Год назад

    I'm kind of down to a 3 watch collection. A black Kamasu as a daily, an RZE Resolute for intense action and a Direnzo Mondial in powder blue to show off a little in the summer.

  • @ludovitvirag3911
    @ludovitvirag3911 Год назад

    Agreed. I got my Essence 43 in blue. Absolutely love it

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin Год назад

    When I see a Fornex watch, it always reminds me of younger days as an engineering student doing summer work building bridges and flyovers as it's the name of a well known concrete sealant. I moved away from the discipline into process engineering but I'll never forget Formex! Anyway, this is a very nice watch indeed, looks good and at that weight I'm sure it's a comfortable one to wear.

  • @KC-bv9kf
    @KC-bv9kf Год назад

    Got one of the last Essence 39 meteorite dial from Long Island Watches.
    Absolutely stunning!
    Held its own against my Octo Finissimo and not far behind the White Birch.
    Can wear it without worries also.
    And didn’t have to sell a car to get the day date meteorite dial, lol.

  • @chrishennemeyer7276
    @chrishennemeyer7276 Год назад

    I recommend the Formex Reef GMT. A real thing of beauty and the engineering is groundbreaking.

  • @P_Ezi
    @P_Ezi Год назад +2

    One could buy a lot of analog-handed resin-cased solar powered Casios for that money. G-Shock and other lines as well.

  • @bagpiper
    @bagpiper Год назад

    That is a great watch. I agree fully with the niggles about the deployment clasp. The radius they chose seems not to follow many actual wrists. This one is a bit beyond my budget but - maybe - one day . . .

  • @Ray-gu5kp
    @Ray-gu5kp Год назад

    A pleasure listening to you. Thanks my brother

  • @markplayford5836
    @markplayford5836 Год назад

    I agree a real crackerjack light comfy and thin. An excellent upgrade to the 43mm which like yourself is just a smidge too big. 😊

  • @fletchoid
    @fletchoid Год назад +1

    Nice looking watch, but how many Casios could I buy for that price? Lots.

  • @forrest225
    @forrest225 Год назад +1

    I think I’d prefer a titanium case. This carbon case looks like the injection molded stuff, where they just use something like nylon with some very short chopped carbon fiber mixed in.

  • @paulsheridan6270
    @paulsheridan6270 Год назад +1

    Great video and a really nice watch! The closest competitor to this I can think of is the Christopher Ward Colchester. I'd love to see a side by side comparison of the 2. Keep the great content coming, and I'll Keep Watchin' 👍

  • @aaronswatches
    @aaronswatches Год назад +1

    Did I spot curved springs bars? Lovely🙄 Still a very nice sports watch and spot on review as usual 🥂

  • @clownworldresidentii5184
    @clownworldresidentii5184 Год назад +3

    Love your review as usual. If I may suggest something to take it to the next level: get one of those cheap devices that tell you whether crystal is sapphire or not. Obviously the latter is not relevant for the Formex, but it's useful for the Chinese specials for example.

    • @tryura
      @tryura Год назад +2

      Jody used the device to check sapphire in some cases, see e.g. ruclips.net/video/-YH81gKJELg/видео.html

    • @watchdogpodcast239
      @watchdogpodcast239 Год назад

      You must be new here haha. He has used one several times

  • @walkaroundwatches
    @walkaroundwatches Год назад +3

    Need me a decent Formex. Love the dial on that. Reminds me of being back at school 🤔

    • @JustOneMoreWatch
      @JustOneMoreWatch  Год назад +3

      Lines on the blackboard??!!

    • @walkaroundwatches
      @walkaroundwatches Год назад +2

      Was thinking lines on a notepad 😂 blackboards were a little before my time (just!) 😂

  • @Beck-Stein
    @Beck-Stein Год назад +1

    You should review the new momentum sea 30. Its the magnum pi chronosport. Its flying off the shelves.

  • @jamesblonde2271
    @jamesblonde2271 Год назад +3

    Formex look and feel like no-one else, add the innovative engineering and you have an absolute titan of a watch.

  • @markmahood3093
    @markmahood3093 Год назад +1

    Hadn't seen this watch before. Really like it, looks awesome. Think a 20mm band would look better as well.

  • @Cur8or88
    @Cur8or88 Год назад +1

    You caught some local fauna on the table at 10:40 ;)

  • @389Lee
    @389Lee Год назад

    This is a great watch channel. I check every day for a new video. Great stuff.

  • @GavinKohAquascaping
    @GavinKohAquascaping Год назад +6

    I wonder if they got the name "Formex" from the aliens in Ender's Game. That's my only reference when I hear that name 🙃 The watch is not for me, but I always enjoy watching any videos from you Jody! Keep it up!

    • @marvinberwart
      @marvinberwart Год назад

      Well, Formex was founded in 1999, more than 20 years before the formics where even a thing...

    • @MrDodgerdodson
      @MrDodgerdodson Год назад +3

      @@marvinberwart Don't know if I'm being whooshed here, but Enders game was written in the '80's

    • @tineye5100
      @tineye5100 Год назад +1

      @@marvinberwart Ender’s Game was published in 1985.

    • @marvinberwart
      @marvinberwart Год назад

      My bad then!

    • @GavinKohAquascaping
      @GavinKohAquascaping Год назад

      @@marvinberwart The original short stories was published in 1977 and then a proper novel in 1985. There is a whole series of Ender;s Game following that.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender%27s_Game#Creation_and_inspiration

  • @speelmeneer6404
    @speelmeneer6404 Год назад

    I would really like to see a quartz version! Would make for an amazing weekend beater watch, much better than an automatic.

  • @calnative4904
    @calnative4904 Год назад

    A Citizen Promaster tough with the black DLC coating seems to be a nicer option at a much, much better price. They are discontinued but still can be found.

  • @thepa1
    @thepa1 Год назад

    Great watch. The new logo looks so much better. Cheers Jody

  • @Nahduge
    @Nahduge Год назад +1

    Looks very similar to the aqua terra 38mm silver dial

  • @ajcallaway123
    @ajcallaway123 Год назад +1

    Great review and some really good identification of niggles - agree with each of them!

  • @nunomendes2484
    @nunomendes2484 Год назад

    Liked the lined paper sheet inspiration. When can we get one with a grid paper sheet padron? 😒

  • @thatguy6111
    @thatguy6111 Год назад

    It’s essentially an aqua-terra that’s been on a diet; teak deck striping, date at 6 etc. My aqua-terra is a bit thick at over 14mm, it would be perfect at 11mm like this.

  • @Nefville
    @Nefville Год назад

    Its a cool deployant clasp for sure but I'll always prefer a pin buckle on a strap. And its light but my Hamilton Khaki handwound is actually lighter than that. Maybe that's a heavy strap?

  • @antonisempere7425
    @antonisempere7425 Год назад

    Great to see you mentioned in the About effing Time youtube channel/podcast!

  • @TheBimmer74
    @TheBimmer74 Год назад +1

    I have several watches that cost less than $400 with the PT500 movement that run as accurate as this COSC certified watch.

  • @bradvanallen8144
    @bradvanallen8144 Год назад +4

    Vary nice looking watch and I find that the rubber straps are sometimes alot more comfortable

  • @renedherblay7274
    @renedherblay7274 Год назад

    I've never heard about this brand, but this watch looks outstanding!!

  • @AwkwardHorology
    @AwkwardHorology Год назад +1

    Formex watches are properly class!

  • @stevemoon2136
    @stevemoon2136 Год назад

    Definitely on my list for 2023, just hope Jody doesn't buy them all before I get to pick mine up.

  • @nickberetanos7541
    @nickberetanos7541 Год назад +2

    Nice device. Needs a strap and price point diet. 20mm strap or at least a taper + maybe an $1100 purchase price. Outside my threshold for this type of watch. Also I'm still not a fan of the branding. Makes me think of Durex.

  • @grahamjones4720
    @grahamjones4720 Год назад +1

    Really interesting watch, I just wonder who the brand is targeting or area of the market they want to get into. The quality of watch, cosc certification, Swiss origin and price are incredible but, the tactical look, average clasp and (in my opposite) dull dial just don’t make me want it. Great review tho Jody!

  • @danielgarrad
    @danielgarrad Год назад

    Nice looking watch but quite expensive , I think quartz for sports though, have you ever looked at the TRASER Outdoor Pioneer, Swiss, Tritium, carbon case, proper milspec, love mine .

  • @artswri
    @artswri Год назад

    Great review, lots of info and several excellent ideas for improving the watch. (do you ever get any feedback from the manufacturers, it would behoove them to be listening to your ideas!)

  • @chriscalaycay8343
    @chriscalaycay8343 Год назад

    I would like to see a comparison to a Norquain Wild One. Is it worth double the money for a similar class of watch?

  • @jonoedwards4195
    @jonoedwards4195 Год назад

    YUM!
    Would sport one on My wrist.
    Brilliant Show Young Jodi.

  • @e1239
    @e1239 Год назад +3

    I appreciate some aspects of this watch but really I can't see the appeal aesthetically, if the purpose of functionality is your thing why not just buy a Timex or a Casio with similar looks. For this kind of money I could buy something that makes a real statement, have I missed something..?

  • @jeanlefranc3817
    @jeanlefranc3817 Год назад

    Much to my surprise, I have become a Formex fan myself. Rocked the steel case 39 mm Essence for a solid 4 days in a row this week, which is something few of my watches ever achieve.
    The OEM leather strap fitted with the adjustable clasp allows for an extremely comfortable wearing experience and the +2 secs per day movement is within Rolex specs. What more could you want ?
    Moans and niggles :
    The ratcheting action on the adjustable clasp could be slightly more positive
    I still haven’t seen the suspended case be of any utility in real life. Don’t buy the watch specifically for this feature
    Am I the only one finding the old Formex logo more charming than the fairly gimmicky new one ?

  • @mountman5386
    @mountman5386 Год назад

    I'd be interested to know what size you chose for the rubber strap. On the Formex website they seem to have sizes in quarter inch gradients. If you choose a 7" size then it does seem like a lot of "extra" rubber strap at the end. Perhaps you could get them to send you a few different sized strap to try out so people buying (and you) could get a better fit? But all in all a nice watch if you can afford it.

  • @megadead1837
    @megadead1837 Год назад

    That's it, I will save cash for the 39 one. Thanks Jody!

  • @bryanthebryan2638
    @bryanthebryan2638 Год назад

    I wish the hour hands touched the hour markers and the minute hands touched the minute track. Otherwise, very compelling.

  • @allanfoster6965
    @allanfoster6965 Год назад

    A very smart looking watch. Way out of my price range though. The suspension feature is very cool.

  • @stuartheyburn8741
    @stuartheyburn8741 Год назад

    I really like these watches. What a shame it is not a screw down crown though!!
    Any sports watch should, in my opinion, have a screw down crown to guarantee the water resistance.👍

  • @smokinjoe4684
    @smokinjoe4684 Год назад

    Will you do a video on the Praesidus a-11?

  • @kart182
    @kart182 Год назад +1

    One of the only watch brands where I feel I’m legitimately getting a good deal even if paying retail

  • @tkindschi
    @tkindschi Год назад

    Love the look and tech. But it misses on my "goldilocks" price range. (Can't believe I'm explaining price issues to a Scotsman.) 😁 Maybe someday....

  • @mjkded
    @mjkded Год назад +1

    Why have you stopped putting watches on the timegrapher, out of curiosity?

  • @verykeen2please
    @verykeen2please Год назад

    Formex were my 2022 brand of the year Orginal designs, functional and quality Best VFM More in 2023

  • @kevinbarnbrook4728
    @kevinbarnbrook4728 Год назад

    Love the Iron Brew t shirt.

  • @websnail
    @websnail Год назад +2

    Nice watch. But for this usecaee I stick with my Solar Casioak

  • @AlexanderB.
    @AlexanderB. Год назад

    Am I wrong, but I believe I can recall at first you said you couldn't really connect with the first Leggera you received? A word about the movement: I've had nothing but good experiences with STP movements but I also had one or the other Sellita failing.

  • @gregnatividad8345
    @gregnatividad8345 Год назад

    Still waiting for them to do a no date version. Was hoping they’d do that in the meteorite dial

  • @jamiemorgan2972
    @jamiemorgan2972 Год назад

    The formex in stainless look very nice quality, the carbon looks more like a timex. That case and dial really take away from the clever engineering and nice movement.

  • @HawaiianHorology
    @HawaiianHorology Год назад

    I wish they would do an essence in 41

  • @SingleTrackMined
    @SingleTrackMined Год назад +1

    Great watch! So why does Formex sound wrong? Rolex, Timex...they are fine but Formex sounds too much like some sort of putty that you mold into shape before it hardens. It is about the best designed watch I've seen but that name...Idk....not a deal breaker but not quite right. Cheers from frosty Florida!

  • @RaisinAmy
    @RaisinAmy 10 месяцев назад

    I like your work! Thanks

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog Год назад

    Very nice indeed, thanks Jody.

  • @cagataycakmak2280
    @cagataycakmak2280 Год назад +2

    I appreciate the technical specs of this watch but it just does nothing for me.

  • @lmbwreport
    @lmbwreport Год назад +2

    Could buy a nice MIDO for half the price though

  • @ianbyford8565
    @ianbyford8565 Год назад

    C63 Sealander Elite by Christopher ward ticks a lot of similar boxes

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h Год назад

    Looks like a $10 casio. It's a quality piece and very desirable though.

  • @Happyfacehotwheels
    @Happyfacehotwheels Год назад

    Does it feel like cheap plastic like the MoonSwatch?

  • @hjander
    @hjander Месяц назад

    It doesn't scream its cost - a benefit for international travelers. From a distance neither the logo nor the design betrays its COSG or price meaning less chance of it disappearing off your wrist while exiting a crowded subway in [insert city].

  • @boonsur
    @boonsur Год назад

    come-on Formex, when are you going to make the stainless version in 41mm !!! ???

  • @arashdarvish
    @arashdarvish Год назад

    great review , great watch, but rather expensive.

  • @Razor_Burn
    @Razor_Burn Год назад

    Oh boy that's one sexy watch but one can only dream as out of my budget 😢 Great review Jody!

  • @TexasBulldog74
    @TexasBulldog74 Год назад

    I just don’t like the Allen/hex screwed on the top. Other than that I’ve really wanted to try Formex due to their interesting clasp systems

  • @johnsrabe
    @johnsrabe Год назад

    9:18 maybe so they don’t piss off all the people who already own the old version and would like to swap in the straps?
    10:00 But speaking of straps … the deployant seems like the only gimmic on the watch. A simple buckle would work fine without adding a layer there. Maybe they could figure out a wee friction fit buckle so it would have infinite adjustablility - like those snakey old Seiko metal bands?
    But all in all, this - finally - seems like an expensive watch that justifies its expense. COSC, titanium where needed, carbon fiber where needed, the truly innovative suspension system, the steady and useful design.

  • @paulomarques1795
    @paulomarques1795 Год назад

    I'm going to be honest. For working out and sports it's either a smart watch with heart rate tracking or a g-shock

  • @Dustin732
    @Dustin732 Год назад

    Good looking watch!

  • @marclagalle1486
    @marclagalle1486 Год назад

    So... Jody.... That 43mm that is looking a little neglected..... are you selling it?

  • @itsaflyboything
    @itsaflyboything Год назад +2

    well now that you have a 41, you won't be needing that forged carbon 43. I'll trade you a bag of Canadian ketchup chips and the sock my dryer didn't eat for it.

  • @JohannesSebastian
    @JohannesSebastian Год назад +1

    The old logo was way cooler. The new one could the a city counsil etc. 😂

  • @RabidMortal1
    @RabidMortal1 Год назад

    That's a pretty expensive case. (I've got nothing against the SW200, but for $1700 I want at least 2 days of PR )

  • @MrRichardsnj
    @MrRichardsnj Год назад

    Carbon seems popular at the moment. Not sure why, it doesnt really lend itself to watches.
    It's a nice enough watch though but IMO pricey.

  • @kennybacchus1488
    @kennybacchus1488 Год назад +1

    The. Best. Sport watch. Just. Got. Better formex. Essence. Legger