The Formex Reef 42mm Automatic COSC 300M Space Rock Pièce Unique.
This unique piece is based on the Reef 42mm model, known for its comfort and versatility. The dial is made of a real Muonionalusta meteorite, showcasing its rare Widmanstätten pattern. This “Space Rock" entered the Earth's atmosphere some four ice ages ago, landing north of the Arctic Circle.
Photography by Ty Alexander
Formex Watch created a truly unique piece for the auction—a Reef 42mm 300M diver’s watch featuring a Meteorite dial. What sets this dial apart is the innovative approach we took by soldering the dial feet—used to attach the dial to the movement—directly into the meteorite itself. Typically, stone dials are glued onto a brass plate, but by using a thicker meteorite dial, we were able to carve out a beveled date window, a signature design element across all Formex timepieces. This advancement is the result of extensive prototyping conducted in our dial manufacture in the Swiss Jura mountains. It’s the same technique we perfected for our recent Essence Space Gold launch, where we electroplated 18k gold onto a meteorite dial.
This meteorite dial perfectly complements our signature finishing, which includes carefully crafted triangle-shaped and angled indices with brushed surfaces and mirror-polished bevels. This same attention to detail extends to the gun-metal finished hands, the stainless steel bezel, and down to the bracelet. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified Swiss movement and features our bezel-change system, allowing bezels to be switched by hand.
Additionally, the bracelet features a unique quick-release system, making it easy to swap between the bracelet and a rubber strap without the need for tools. Both strap options come with a clasp that allows for gradual fine adjustment of the strap length—without having to remove the watch from your wrist.
Formex is a family-owned, independent Swiss watch manufacturer based in Biel/Bienne, known for their innovative approach to horology and their commitment to the highest standards of quality.
Since 1999, Formex has been crafting luxury watches entirely in Switzerland, paying close attention to every detail of design, development, and assembly. Their unique engineered features, like the patented Case Suspension System, add both functionality and comfort, reflecting their deep roots in motorsports-inspired design.
Formex’s donation represents their passion for watchmaking and their support of our mission to enrich lives through education. We are grateful for their participation in our auction, and for allowing us to help others through the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation
