This looks SLICK AF! 💥 For me this starts to take "sports" watch into new territory. I guess one downside would be that there's probably no way to restore the case if it's scratched or gouged.
I usually gravitate towards blue/black dials, but the grey is just stunning. It's hard to make grey work, but the contrast with the bright white indices is spectacular.
I ordered a Formex Essence 39 just before the price increase, which I just received a few days ago. I am now a fan. So many little clever things but also just so well executed. Great attention to detail, they are still great values at their price. I hope they continue to expand the line.
Formex are stunning watches! They just scream class and love the suspension. Image if we could merge the Formex with an Islander. It would be off the chain! 😉🐶🐕
The anti reflex coating looks not that good. In some view angles the dial is not visible at all but the glass is just mirroring. Is it the same in reality? Otherwise a stunning watch. This blue and black looks awesome.
I hope, some day, they'll make a carbon bracelet for this. Have you considered using a lapel mic? The audio volume when you are in frame is noticeably lower.
They are very nice watches. Carbon fiber isn't my choice for case material but I can see why someone would want that. And I am a big fan of the see through case backs too. I either want a case back with heavy engraving or the clear, like this one. Great video.
Thank you for the review. I preordered the black carbon 41mm last month and waiting patiently for it. It's good to be able to see it outside of the Formex site.
I own the 39 mm steel white dial Essence on a bracelet. Works within Rolex specs, very comfortable daily driver even if the suspension system is more a marketing gimmick than an actually useful feature. If I hadn’t already more watches than I should have, would buy the 41 mm grey dial Leggera on blue Italian leather strap. Man, what more could you want ?
I never noticed how many good watches there were between 1-2k I was going to save up for an omega but with prices increasing I’m just going to settle So it looks like formex, Oris, or squale
The carbon fiber dial is wild!! I was hoping you were going to be wearing the prototype islander we got a glimpse of in the phoibos video. I am still thinking a speedy inspired islander, fingers crossed!!
"What do you want from me?" I'm so glad you asked, a seafoam/ mint dial SARBLanderJust would fit the bill nicely! 🥰🥰 Or a purple dial SARBLanderJust would be cool too. I am wearing my ISL037 and I was just thinking to myself how its the most comfortable watch I own and I have some _nice_ watches. Love to see a mint dial in it.
Is it just my take but do all watches look like all other watches.Much like most cars.That suspension is needless and will just get full of dust etc.Good engineering is simple engineering.Thats just a problem engineered into the watch for no need?
The Mamba green with the black case looks amazing but to me wearing anything over +$1200 just seems like a giant flex. It’s not just Formex but there’s a certain point where you stop paying for the watch and are paying for that brand name.
If you think you are paying for brand name here. . . There is no sponsorship, no advertising, no nothing to support. It's 100% engineering that's in the cost.
@@islandwatch The carbon fiber clasp is amazing along with the floating movement but that just it. How much are you willing to pay for that last 10% of refinement or extra engineering?
This looks SLICK AF! 💥 For me this starts to take "sports" watch into new territory. I guess one downside would be that there's probably no way to restore the case if it's scratched or gouged.
Thanks Erik. It would be pretty tough to gauge a carbon fiber case, but I guess its possible
Marc you may wish to panic buy some Sriracha, there appears to be a chili shortage just to add to the global mess
Nah, I'll be OK. I got a few bottles in reserve!
Maybe less of a run on bog roll then? 🧻 🏃♂️
I usually gravitate towards blue/black dials, but the grey is just stunning. It's hard to make grey work, but the contrast with the bright white indices is spectacular.
Just my opinion but your background is a bit over powering. Great review though.
The white one? Yes, I will work on that.
This dial, sweet lord!
I ordered a Formex Essence 39 just before the price increase, which I just received a few days ago. I am now a fan. So many little clever things but also just so well executed. Great attention to detail, they are still great values at their price. I hope they continue to expand the line.
Thanks for sharing!!
Gorgeous watches, the mamba green looks incredible-- wow!
Agreed!
Formex are stunning watches! They just scream class and love the suspension. Image if we could merge the Formex with an Islander. It would be off the chain! 😉🐶🐕
FormLander!
That's how you do a sporty blue. Bit of mystery to it.
Yeah!
Love that blue!
Interesting watches. It's nice to see something a bit different, and something other than a 316L steel case.
Indeed.
Mark, your new setup is coming along nicely! I'm partial to blue myself but I think the green this time ticks the box 👍
Thanks!
That blue!🤌
Gorgeous!
That is an awesome looking watch!!!
Yup!
Formex needs to make them in 39mm
The blue is so elegant. It would be an awesome dress watch maybe even with the nylon strap …but for sure with a metal band.
Thanks!
I Once found a Geochron at a thrift for $22
Wow, bargain!
Nice T-shirt Marc! Oh by the way, if I have that much money, I would buy all colors of Bayport watches first. Just my opinion ;)
The anti reflex coating looks not that good. In some view angles the dial is not visible at all but the glass is just mirroring. Is it the same in reality? Otherwise a stunning watch. This blue and black looks awesome.
Like another poster said here, I too tend to gravitate toward blue/black dials. But yes, the grey watch looks fantastic. Tough choice here.
Nice milky footage like the milk bar from clockwork orange. Damasko rules!
How scratch resistant is the carbon case? Thanks.
Man I ordered the carbon, but that blue is so attractive.
Wow, that blue dial looks incredible. Siracha T-shirt paired with an 80s Datejust?... Marc Frankel = Fashion Icon!!!
Never, not me!
Marc, Beautiful watches. Love your t-shirt, too. I keep bottles of sriracha at home and at work. Aloha!
Will do!
The grey is fire 🔥
Yeah, great color!
I hope, some day, they'll make a carbon bracelet for this. Have you considered using a lapel mic? The audio volume when you are in frame is noticeably lower.
Wait till the next video; I'm working on it. I had my gained turn way down.
I miss the poster being on the wall behind you. Hope you haven't disposed of it. 😬
:)
They are very nice watches. Carbon fiber isn't my choice for case material but I can see why someone would want that. And I am a big fan of the see through case backs too. I either want a case back with heavy engraving or the clear, like this one. Great video.
Well said!
Thank you for the review. I preordered the black carbon 41mm last month and waiting patiently for it. It's good to be able to see it outside of the Formex site.
Cool!
Very classy pieces.
Got my Lume Monster from you on Monday, thanks!
Enjoy!
These are stellar! Thanks for taking the time to review during the big move. Rooting for LIW, as always!
Thank you!
the grey dial one us gorgeous
I love green, but that grey dial is the best looking grey sial that i have ever seen!
That's awesome, great to hear!
great watch ! 😀
Wow new setup is real nice and new camera is crisp!🔥👏🏼
Yay! Thank you!
Nice new space. Congrats!!! And nice watch as well 😍
Thank you! 🤗
Artic and cf for me, formex is doing some great things
They sure are.
Beautiful watch
It really is!
Love them all
Vietnamese on your shirt :D
Hot Sauce on my shirt :)
Your mic was quite quiet.
Yes, it was. I'm going to up the gain.
The new camera setup is next level!
Glad to hear it!
formex for me it is more expensive version of Islander ))
:)
👍
Hi!
I own the 39 mm steel white dial Essence on a bracelet. Works within Rolex specs, very comfortable daily driver even if the suspension system is more a marketing gimmick than an actually useful feature.
If I hadn’t already more watches than I should have, would buy the 41 mm grey dial Leggera on blue Italian leather strap. Man, what more could you want ?
True, they make an amazing watch.
I never noticed how many good watches there were between 1-2k
I was going to save up for an omega but with prices increasing I’m just going to settle
So it looks like formex, Oris, or squale
Nice choices
The carbon fiber dial is wild!!
I was hoping you were going to be wearing the prototype islander we got a glimpse of in the phoibos video. I am still thinking a speedy inspired islander, fingers crossed!!
Good luck! LOL
"What do you want from me?"
I'm so glad you asked, a seafoam/ mint dial SARBLanderJust would fit the bill nicely! 🥰🥰
Or a purple dial SARBLanderJust would be cool too. I am wearing my ISL037 and I was just thinking to myself how its the most comfortable watch I own and I have some _nice_ watches. Love to see a mint dial in it.
LOLOL
Blue and Gray are my favorites
Yeah!
Is it just my take but do all watches look like all other watches.Much like most cars.That suspension is needless and will just get full of dust etc.Good engineering is simple engineering.Thats just a problem engineered into the watch for no need?
Till you wear it; super cozy.
Looks like a fashion watch.
The Mamba green with the black case looks amazing but to me wearing anything over +$1200 just seems like a giant flex. It’s not just Formex but there’s a certain point where you stop paying for the watch and are paying for that brand name.
If you think you are paying for brand name here. . . There is no sponsorship, no advertising, no nothing to support. It's 100% engineering that's in the cost.
@@islandwatch The carbon fiber clasp is amazing along with the floating movement but that just it. How much are you willing to pay for that last 10% of refinement or extra engineering?
Love the shirt!!!!
Love the shirt.
The watch is great and all but let's take a minute to talk about that t-shirt!
:)
Marc looking hot in his chilli sauce t shirt.
Hot Tamale!
now that is a very attractive timepiece.
Thank you