Formex Essence 39 — The Next Evolution

Formex began with a clear idea: bringing motorsport engineering into watchmaking. In this short film, CEO Raphaël Granito looks back at how this idea came together with his family’s decades of experience developing and manufacturing watch components. He traces the evolution of the Essence from its original 43 mm Kickstarter launch in 2018 to the different sizes and advanced materials that followed, and explains how it became our bestselling watch and a cornerstone of the Formex collection. On August 27, 2026, Formex will introduce three practical upgrades to the Essence 39: a screw-down crown, the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement with an extended 65-hour power reserve, and a new patented butterfly clasp offering 3 mm of tool-free micro-adjustment on either side without having to open it. The familiar architecture, proportions and design remain unchanged. Unmistakably Essence, with practical improvements that make a difference every day. Full details on August 27, 2026.