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FORMEX, UNIQUE STAINLESS STEEL 'REEF' WITH METEORITE DIAL, REF. 220.1.638X

CIRCA: 2024

MOVEMENT NO: 1993

CASE NO: 1277

CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel

CASE DIAMETER: 42 mm.

DIAL: Meteorite

MOVEMENT: Automatic

FUNCTIONS: Date

CLASP: Formex stainless steel and carbon composite deployant clasp

BOX: Yes

PAPERS: Yes

WITH: Formex Certificate of Authenticity dated 17 October 2024, COSC certificate, travel case, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging

REMARK: Unique 

$1,000-2,000 | £790-1,600 | €960-1,900

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This unique piece is based on the Reef 42mm model, known for its comfort and versatility. The dial is made of the Muonionalusta meteorite, showcasing its beautiful Widmanstätten pattern. This “Space Rock" entered the Earth's atmosphere some four ice ages ago, landing north of the Arctic Circle.

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 Formex 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, but Formex was 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 Formex perfected for their recent Essence Space Gold launch, where they 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 strap features a quick-release system, making it easy to swap between the bracelet and a rubber strap without the need for tools. The strap comes with a clasp that allows for gradual fine adjustment of the strap length—without having to remove the watch from your wrist.

The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation would like to thank Raphael Granito of Formex Watch Company for their generous donation 

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

 

The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation is proud to have received the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. 

This four-star rating designates Brian’s Foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.