About This Watch
The Element Automatic Chronograph transcends the traditional barriers of diver, pilot and sport watches. The tested and proven Swiss Made Valjoux 7750 Automatic movement keeps things running smoothly; the ceramic bezel and steel case means you can take it anywhere. Leaning on its incomparable look and refined finishes, the Element brings a new kind of boldness to Swiss luxury timepieces.
- Robust. The deep black ceramic bezel is made of Zirconium Oxide, a high-tech ceramic that is approximately seven times harder than steel - and two thirds lighter. The Element bezel is virtually scratch proof. The entire timepiece is water resistant up to 100m/330ft.
- Luxurious. Hand-finished with flawless precision, a Formex Element case is composed of 38 individual components and features the finest materials and a high quality Swiss Made Automatic Chronograph movement.
- Comfortable. Our patented Case Suspension System and carbon fiber composite clasp with patented Fine Adjustment System adapt to your wrist movements and daily adventures.
- Bold. This watch comes alive with facets of brushed, mirror-polished and sandblasted surfaces, elevating the powerful shapes and elegant lines of the stainless steel case.
- Yours. You don’t have to sit in the lap of luxury to put something luxurious on your wrist. Our direct-to-consumer approach means you'll get the best quality at a fraction of the cost of any comparable Swiss timepiece.
Features
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Swiss Made Automatic movementAn Automatic, also called self-winding watch, is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of the natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. All our Automatic movements are manufactured in Switzerland.
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ChronographA chronograph adds the function of a stopwatch in addition to its standard display watch capabilities. Pushers on the side of the watch will allow to start, pause, restart and reset the stopwatch function. A chronograph dial has subdials that allow to keep track of seconds, minutes and hours.
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Patented Case Suspension SystemModeled with high-performance bikes and racing cars in mind, Formex’s patented Case Suspension System works by integrating four springs between the upper and lower watch case. The result is the ultimate shock absorption system designed to protect the watch movement and deliver unparalleled comfort to the wearer.
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Patented Micro-Adjustment SystemThis watch features an ultra-strong and light-weight folding clasp, made of carbon fiber composite and a stainless steel or titanium buckle. The gradual fine adjustment system allows you to tighten or loosen the strap length when the wrist size varies due to temperature and activity.
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Tool-free change of straps/braceletAll straps and bracelets can be interchanged by hand without the use of any tools and in a few mere seconds. This allows you to easily swap straps on the go and wear your personal style for any occasion.
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Day and Date DisplayDisplays the weekday and date of the month in a window on the watch dial.
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Scratch-proof Ceramic BezelThe bezel is typically the most exposed part of a watch and prone to scratches. This ceramic bezel is made of Zirconium Oxide, a high-tech ceramic that is approximately seven times harder, but two thirds lighter than steel. The extraordinary hardness makes the Bezel virtually scratch proof.
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Sapphire crystalA sapphire crystal or “glass” is a very hard, transparent material made of crystallizing pure aluminium oxide at extremely high temperatures. Sapphire is one of the hardest substances on earth. It measures 9 on the Mohs scale (diamond measures 10, the highest rating), which is a system for rating the relative hardness of various materials, making it virtually scratch proof.
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Anti-reflective (AR) coatingApplying AR coating will limit the reflection on a sapphire or mineral glass to a very low level.
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Transparent Case BackThe transparent case back, made of sapphire crystal, makes it possible to see the movement inside the watch.
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Water resistance 10 barWater resistance measures how much water pressure a watch can handle before it breaks. This measurement is important to know for the proper care and keeping of your watch. Water resistance of 100 m / 330 ft means that it can be used for swimming, snorkeling, and similar activities.
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3-Year Guarantee
We back our watches with a 3-Year international warranty. In the rare case of a malfunction or a movement defect, you can contact us and send your watch back free of charge and we’ll repair it for you within 2 weeks. -
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Secure Payment
Formex is dedicated to online payment security. We do not store any of your payment information. The following methods of payment are available: VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, ApplePay, PayPal & Bank Transfer -
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Free Express Delivery & 30-Day Returns
All watch prices already include free shipping worldwide. As soon as we have processed your order, you will receive a tracking number to follow your package. Expect your watch within 2 business days within Europe, or within 3 business days for overseas orders. If for any reason you think it’s not the right fit, you can return your watch free of charge. If you contact us before returning or exchanging your watch, we’ll even have your shipping expenses covered. -
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Swiss Made
All our watches are designed, developed and assembled in-house at our headquarters in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland and meet the current, more strict Swiss Made requirement, which entered into force on January 2017. Every single piece undergoes a variety of quality and functionality controls, before making it to your wrist.
