he Stratos represents Formex’s vision of a modern Pilot watch, delivering the most intuitive true GMT functionality on the market. Powered by an ETA 2892 movement enhanced with a custom module from Dubois-Dépraz, it offers effortless timezone adjustments. With a simple click of a pusher, the local hour hand jumps forward or backward by one hour, while the UTC hand remains steady. The date, displayed as a small second at 6 o’clock, adjusts even if the hour hand moves past midnight. A separate pusher allows for quick date setting independently from the screw-down crown, and a day/night indicator ensures you always stay on track with your local timezone.

Building on Formex’s innovative case and clasp technology, the Stratos takes it a step further by literally adding an additional layer to the high level of finishing that Formex watches are known for. The Stratos’ multi-layered stainless steel case features a striking combination of brushed surfaces, hand-polished bevels, and precisely machined, sandblasted cutouts.

The watch is paired with the popular steel bracelet from the Essence collection, complete with articulated, screwed links and a patented, fully concealed micro-extension system. For those who prefer leather, we offer soft, comfortable straps secured by our carbon fibre deployant clasp, featuring a patented gradual fine adjustment system.

Whether you’re a frequent traveler needing quick timezone changes or someone who embarks on occasional journeys and prefers simplicity, the Stratos is designed to make your life easier. Adjusting to a new timezone is as simple as a few clicks on the pusher, with no need to reach for the manual.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement

• Self-winding Swiss Made ETA 2892 with additional UTC timezones, Top grade movement with date as small second at 6, fully decorated with skeletonised custom rotor, 21 jewels. Regulated to +/- 5 seconds/day. Automatic winding in both directions. 42 hours power reserve. Custom Dubois-Depraz module for quick-set of local hour-hand with pushers, including date adjustment forward/backward. Date quick set. Day-night indication of local timezone.

Case, dial, hands & clasp

• Multi-layered stainless steel case with brushed surfaces and hand-polished bevels. Machined and sandblasted case side cutouts. 48 click bi-directional stainless steel bezel with coloured resin filling and circular brush finish. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal (front and open case back) with anti-reflective treatment on the inside. Multi-level and multi-finished dial with centre sunburst and chapter ring. Facetted hour/minute hands, applied indexes and hand-painted numerals filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. Stainless steel bracelet with patented 5 mm micro-extension. Carbon finer clasp for leather straps with patented gradual fine adjustment system.

Dimensions

• Diameter 41 mm
• Height 12 mm
• Lug width 20 mm
• Lug-to-lug 46.5 mm
• Weight without strap: 88 g
• Dial options: grey, green and blue
• Strap options: solid-link bracelet with screwed links, leather straps in brown, black and blue

Features

• Travellers (true) GMT
• Quick-set of local timezone with pushers
• Screw-down crown
• Water Resistance 100 m / 330 ft
• Patented Fine Adjustment System
• Exhibition case back
• Tool-free change of bracelet and straps