Why I Bought the Casio MTP-B145D Red Dial
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The Formex Field puts the brand’s own unique spin on the classic field watch. By design, all field watches tend to follow a very similar layout, and Formex have managed to stick to that whilst giving the watch a distinct look.
To achieve this Formex chose a very contemporary stencil font for the numerals and stamped them into the dial. These recessed numbers work in tandem with the curved chapter section to add a great sense of depth to the dial. As you’d expect on a field watch, the hands and markers are filled with Super-LumiNova to ensure you’ll be able to tell the time in the dark.
The Formex Field is of course an incredibly durable piece. The 41mm case is made from grade 2 titanium, which has undergone a special hardening treatment. The result is that the surface hardness of the case increases from 145 Vickers to approximately 900 Vickers.
In addition, the watch has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating to ensure crystal clear legibility. The watch also has a screw-down crown and a decent 150m of water resistance.
Powering the Formex Field is a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. The movement is a reliable choice that’s used by countless brands and is easily serviced. The SW200-1 has 26 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve.
The strap is a one-piece nylon strap with a hook and loop fastening, allowing you to adjust it to fit your wrist perfectly. This model is also available in a range of alternative dial colours as is a selection of leather straps.
About The Brand
Established in 1999 by two Swiss brothers as an independent watch manufacturer, with family roots in high-end watch manufacturing, the team developed platforms to exceed industry standards with newly developed smart engineering features. Fuelled by a passion for watches, the brand name and ethos derive from the unique shapes generated by all forms of extreme sport, whether on land or sea, i.e., Forme Extrème (extreme shape).
Formex’s uncompromising watch range covers the needs of most watch enthusiasts whether you require an uncomplicated, ultra-modern, chronometer for a black-tie event or a rugged dive watch for timing during intense sport or adventure.
Manufacturer | Formex |
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Strap Material Colour | Mahogany Red - Blue Nylon Strap |
Watch Case Back | Screw-down case back |
Watch Case Colour | Silver |
Watch Case Finish | Bead blasted with hardening treatment |
Watch Case Material | Grade 2 Titanium |
Watch Case Crown | Screw-Down |
Watch Dial Colour | Red |
Watch Diameter | 41mm |
Watch Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date |
Watch Glass | Sapphire Crystal With Anti-Reflective Coating |
Watch Lug Length | 46.6mm |
Watch Lug Width | 20mm |
Watch Lug Luminescence | Old Radium Super-LumiNova on hands, numbers and markers |
Watch Movement | Sellita SW200 (Swiss) |
Watch Movement Type | Automatic |
Watch Power Reserve | 41-Hours |
Watch Style | Field |
Watch Thickness | 10.6mm |
Watch Warranty | 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
Watch Water Resistant | 150 Mtrs (15ATM) |
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