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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

The watch has a magnificent dial, a beautiful shade of green that shifts from light to dark depending on the light.

The clasp can be precisely adjusted without removing the watch. The case and strap size are perfect for my wrist, making it very comfortable.

The strap can be changed in an innovative way without removing the spring bars. It can also be shortened without tools.

For me, this watch is perfect. The only drawback is that the leather strap is only available with a tang buckle, not a folding clasp. The 5-day power reserve and 10 bar water resistance make this watch suitable for everyday wear and any occasion.



The details make the difference between boredom and excitement

The watch is very comfortable thanks to its height.

Because of its width, it's better suited to people who like larger watches.

The interchangeable bezel allows for numerous color combinations. However, I would like to see a wider variety of bezels available. For example, with the same design as the GMT version or in aluminum.

The straps are very innovative; the buckles have fine adjustment, even the rubber one. I find this really great. Unfortunately, the strap width is 22 mm; otherwise, I could also use the straps on other watches.

The metal bracelet scratches quite easily. The Sellita movement is COSC certified, but could be more accurate.

Overall, it's an excellent watch for beginners. It's also highly recommended for people who don't want to invest too much money or who own several watches.

A modular watch for everyday use

For me, this is the perfect watch for special occasions.

Because it's black, it's discreet and doesn't draw too much attention. The polished hour markers and case give it a touch of elegance. Since it's an elegant watch, I'm glad it doesn't have any luminous surfaces or hands.

The leather strap is very comfortable and has a rubber lining. The butterfly clasp prevents the watch from falling off. The small seconds subtly adds a touch of serenity.
The highlight is the beautiful movement with its special rotor that doesn't obstruct the view of the movement.
Due to the polished finish, I wouldn't wear this watch every day.

Magnificent dress watch

<p><strong>Formex</strong> is an independent Swiss watch brand founded in <strong>1999</strong> in Biel, whose DNA blends industrial design, user-centric ergonomics, and a signature invention: a patented case-suspension system inspired by motorsport that shaped the company&rsquo;s identity before its digitally driven relaunch.</p>
<h3>Formex origins in Biel: from motorsport cues to practical watchmaking</h3>
<p>Emerging at the end of the 1990s, Formex immediately embraced the Biel/Bienne watchmaking tradition while staking out its own path: building contemporary tool watches by translating automotive and motorcycle solutions to the wrist, which is why <strong>the name &ldquo;Formex&rdquo; &mdash; short for &ldquo;Forme Extr&ecirc;me&rdquo; &mdash; signals a candid, function-first aesthetic</strong>.</p>
<h3>Patented case-suspension system: dynamic comfort and movement protection</h3>
<p>Since day one, the brand&rsquo;s hallmark &ldquo;Case Suspension System&rdquo; has used four springs between the lower and upper case to absorb shocks and wrist-size micro-changes, enhancing comfort and safeguarding the calibre; still present on current lines, the mechanism remains central to the product story, showing that <strong>Formex grounds differentiation in lasting mechanical innovation rather than styling alone</strong>.</p>
<h3>Direct-to-consumer pivot and product focus under CEO Raphael Granito</h3>
<p>From 2016 onward, Formex exited traditional brick-and-mortar retail in favor of direct online distribution, refocusing the lineup on use-value; this shift came under CEO Raphael Granito &mdash; raised in a watch-component environment &mdash; which explains the emphasis on engineering, materials, and service, and ensures that <strong>money saved on mass marketing is reinvested where it matters most: development and perceived quality</strong>.</p>
<h3>Essence &amp; Essence Leggera: COSC chronometers, visible suspension, and carbon lightweighting</h3>
<p>Showcasing the Formex language, the <strong>Formex Essence</strong> pairs refined finishing with an exposed case-suspension architecture and, in many references, COSC-certified automatic movements; the <strong>Formex Essence Leggera</strong> pushes comfort with an in-house carbon-composite case, ceramic bezel and crown, and a 7 mm on-the-fly carbon deployant micro-adjust, so that <strong>wearing comfort becomes as tangible a differentiator as timekeeping precision</strong>.</p>
<h3>Reef 300 m: a modular diver with a hand-swappable ceramic bezel</h3>
<p>The <strong>Formex Reef</strong> anchors the modern dive offering: 300 m water resistance, COSC chronometer calibres, tool-free strap changes, and &mdash; crucially &mdash; a zirconium-oxide ceramic bezel engraved by femto-laser that can be pulled off and swapped by hand in seconds, enabling contextual personalization without tools, which means <strong>the watch adapts to the moment without compromising pro-grade dive specs</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Formex Reef</strong> &mdash; 300 m, femto-laser-engraved ceramic insert, &ldquo;click-off&rdquo; hand-swappable bezels, COSC chronometer (dimensions vary by reference).</li>
<li><strong>Formex Essence</strong> &mdash; Patented suspended case, alternating finishes, numerous COSC-certified versions.</li>
<li><strong>Formex Essence Leggera</strong> &mdash; In-house carbon composite, ceramic components, carbon deployant with on-the-wrist fine-adjust.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Field Automatic: bead-blasted titanium, 150 m and a screw-down crown</h3>
<p>Designed as a versatile adventure piece, the <strong>Formex Field Automatic</strong> uses Grade-2 titanium with a hardened, bead-blasted finish, a diver-style screw-down crown, and 150 m water resistance, with matte, high-contrast dials for clarity; the lightweight, robust package launched at accessible microbrand pricing, which explains why <strong>it is frequently cited as one of the field segment&rsquo;s best spec-to-price offerings</strong>.</p>
<h3>Stratos UTC: a traveler&rsquo;s true GMT built for frictionless time-zone changes</h3>
<p>The pilot-styled <strong>Formex Stratos UTC</strong> brings a pusher-actuated, &ldquo;true flyer&rdquo; GMT developed with Dubois-D&eacute;praz on a Swiss automatic base, inside a 41 mm steel case rated to 100 m with a bidirectional 24-hour bezel; ergonomics focus on local-hour jumps, and pricing moves up accordingly, with an integrated bracelet featuring a hidden micro-extension for daily comfort, so that <strong>the collection now cleanly spans sea, land, and air with dedicated use-cases</strong>.</p>
<h3>Ergonomics and user experience: micro-adjust, tool-less changes, and comfort</h3>
<p>Beyond complications, Formex sweats the touchpoints: carbon or steel deployants with 7 mm on-the-fly micro-adjust, tool-free strap swaps and &mdash; on the <strong>Formex Reef</strong> &mdash; bezel swaps, letting owners dial-in fit and context in seconds without a bench, which underlines that <strong>the most meaningful innovation is often in the wrist&ndash;product interface</strong>.</p>
<h3>Positioning, pricing, and channels: use-value and transparency</h3>
<p>The brand&rsquo;s value stance combines DTC logistics, clear policies, and keen pricing for the spec sheet (Field launched from ~$795 on nylon; Stratos about $3,990 on steel; Reef sitting mid-to-upper depending on options); the aim is to deliver Swiss watches with real finishing, certification where it counts, and attention to &ldquo;invisible&rdquo; parts (clasps, inserts, surface treatments), so that <strong>quality perception remains high long after the first wrist shot</strong>.</p>
<h3>Who Formex is for: spec-hunters, rational buyers, and active users</h3>
<p>Core customers include precision-minded enthusiasts (COSC, credible WR), rational buyers sensitive to ergonomics (micro-adjust, titanium, lightweight comfort), and active users moving between desk and outdoors; the families simplify decisions: <strong>Formex Essence</strong> for precision and finishing, <strong>Formex Reef</strong> for modular diving, <strong>Formex Field</strong> for robust lightness, and <strong>Formex Stratos UTC</strong> for frictionless travel, which reframes selection by mission rather than fashion.</p>
<h3>How to choose: mission, material, comfort</h3>
<p>Start with mission (office, sea, trail, flight), then material (steel vs titanium vs carbon), then ergonomics (micro-extension, quick-change, suspension), as these variables shape daily use; practically, sensitive wrists will favor the carbon of an <strong>Formex Essence Leggera</strong>, frequent flyers the convenience of a <strong>Formex Stratos UTC</strong>, and style switchers the hand-swappable bezel of a <strong>Formex Reef</strong>, ensuring that <strong>you&rsquo;ve nailed the right compromise before debating dial colors</strong>.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>Formex offers a contemporary Swiss path: a core mechanical innovation (suspension), thoughtful ergonomics (micro-adjust, tool-less swaps), and clear families (Essence, Reef, Field, Stratos) answering real-world needs. The brand suits buyers who want precision, comfort, and rational value without sacrificing identity. To decide between models, audit your routine: COSC precision and finishing? 300 m modular diver? titanium lightness? or a true GMT made easy? <strong>Finally, pressure-test your shortlist against real usage by consulting Dialicious customer reviews.</strong></p>
<p>(Updated August 2025)</p>

My favorite micro-brand! Formex is known for its quality products, and this Reef 42mm is no exception.
With a flawless construction, this diver does the job and even more! Its innovative interchangeable bezel system really makes it a must-have! Indeed, you just have to unclip the bezel, by hand, no tools needed and it only takes about ten seconds maximum, and you completely change the look of your watch. I would like to point out that it is extremely reliable, once in place it does not move at all. The design is perfect, the time is extremely readable, and the strap is very comfortable, of great quality too, and the buckle with micro adjustment is simply perfect. Water-resistant to 300 m, COSC-certified chronometer movement, this diver is truly of flawless quality, and this is surely the reason why Formex is a micro brand on the rise. Simply superb.

Innovative & functional

<p>La marque <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>2020</strong> par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.</p>
<p>Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.</p>
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
<p class="p1">La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>750&euro;</strong>. La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>599 &euro;</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>SYE</strong> est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, les <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"><span class="s2">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont SYE fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] was created in <strong>2020</strong> by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.</p>
<p dir="ltr">SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2">Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including SYE.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2023)</p>

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