Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
That’s a nice looking watch for the money, Brian. Has a bit of the Royal Oak or Laureato about it without being a slavish copy.
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Yes Steve it does, I spoke to someone on holiday this year who was wearing a Royal Oak. Looked amazing on his wrist. First one I’ve seen in real life.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote:That’s a nice looking watch for the money, Brian. Has a bit of the Royal Oak or Laureato about it without being a slavish copy.
I’m thinking of taking the plunge on this COSC model. Will be my first kick starter if I do.
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Looking forward to the pics if you do. It’s a beaut.
Steve
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
I do like that, in fact everything about it. The design, the spec, the price even the strap looks great.
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Just had a try using AVOs instructions.
Thanks Steve. By the way!, I’ve taken the plunge.
an article about the Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
Thanks Steve. By the way!, I’ve taken the plunge.
an article about the Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
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I thought you might go for it, Brian. Well done!
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
That looks rather good.
A decent price, well very decent for the non COSC version.
Neil
A decent price, well very decent for the non COSC version.
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
Very nice- I've plumped for the COSC too. Note the faces are different between the chronometer and basic auto- the horizontal lines in the chronometer version does seem to add a little interest.
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
Josh at Watchitallabout.com rates Formex quite highly.
Has a couple of reviews here including a code for 10% off purchases via Formex's website.
Guess this won't apply to the new release on Kickstarter.
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Has a couple of reviews here including a code for 10% off purchases via Formex's website.
Guess this won't apply to the new release on Kickstarter.
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
The brand sounds too much like Foamex, and after many years working as a sign maker in my youth, that just doesn’t appeal to me.
Plus the watch looks a bit meh anyway, and at 43mm definitely one I’ll be giving a miss.
Plus the watch looks a bit meh anyway, and at 43mm definitely one I’ll be giving a miss.
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
The blue face with horizontal stripes and the 6 o’clock date on the COSC model are reminiscent of the latest Omega Aqua Terra, which I think is very attractive.
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
Formex have an app that lets you see what each of their watches would look like on your wrist.
First you have to print out and cut a paper strap. Then put on wrist, select watch in app then hold under camera. And you can take a photo of watch on your wrist.
Looks pretty cool. A bit of fun yes, but surprisingly effective.
If CW did this, it would help those customers pondering whether a 43mm or a 38mm C60 Trident is a better fit.
First you have to print out and cut a paper strap. Then put on wrist, select watch in app then hold under camera. And you can take a photo of watch on your wrist.
Looks pretty cool. A bit of fun yes, but surprisingly effective.
If CW did this, it would help those customers pondering whether a 43mm or a 38mm C60 Trident is a better fit.
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Too much of anything is bad. But too much of good whiskey is barely enough, Mark Twain
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Re: Formex Essence COSC Chronometer
Want to see the first proper hands-on review of the Essence?
https://www.watchitallabout.com/formex- ... ch-review/
https://www.watchitallabout.com/formex- ... ch-review/
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