Scottish Watches Podcast #592 : Say Hello to Skye – The Brand New Scottish Watches x Formex Limited Edition Watch

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It’s been a long time coming … 2 years in fact! But the day is finally here when we can announce our brand new collaboration watch with our good friends at Formex – and it’s definitely been worth the wait!

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 592! Scottish Watches and Formex are thrilled to announce the release of the Essence “Skye” collaboration, featuring a unique aventurine glass dial with distinctive Northern Lights lume and secret hidden ultraviolet elements on both the dial and caseback.

Limited to just 100 numbered pieces, this exclusive timepiece is encased in Formex’s bestselling 39mm stainless-steel case. Equipped with an officially COSC-certified Swiss mechanical movement, the watch incorporates specialized features designed for enhanced comfort and daily wearability and to tell all we have Raphael on the show today to explain the process of creating this watch with us.

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Formex CEO Raphael. Formex x Scottish Watches Essence 39 mm “Skye” COSC – https://formexwatch.com/watches/essence-thirtynine-automatic-chronometer-skye-aventurine-scottish-watches/

Sparkles, dancing lights, and a hidden Scottish castle.

When Scottish Watches and the engineering team at Formex came together at the drawing board, Rikki envisioned a dial that reminded him of a unique place in the highlands of Scotland—the misty Isle of Skye. When the sky clears at night, the star-studded expanse in this remote region is truly mesmerizing. With a bit of luck, you might also witness the Aurora Borealis—the breathtaking colorful display of light that has fascinated people for centuries. To mirror this in a dial, Formex created an aventurine glass dial with luminous drops that come alive under ultraviolet light. Symbolizing the natural phenomenon of the northern lights, the watch features lume on the applied indices from 10 to 2 in green and from 3 to 9 in blue. A blend of different glass colors and copper shavings gives the dial a shimmering and elegant touch in daylight. The delicate nature of the material makes every stage of the dial’s production—be it milling, machining, flattening, finishing, or setting the applied indices and hands—a true testament to Formex’s extensive expertise in dial craftsmanship. The sapphire crystal offers a transparent view of the intricate mechanical movement inside through the open case back. At night, an infused UV resin reveals a concealed drawing of Dunvegan Castle when illuminated by an ultraviolet torch (included in the box). This enchanting artwork, sketched by Matt Webster—a dedicated Scottish Watches podcast listener and talented tattoo artist—brings a unique, personal touch from the podcast’s community to the watch. A certified Automatic Chronometer

Driving the hands is a Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 self-winding movement with an extended power reserve of 41 hours. Formex has chosen its highest quality grade “Chronometer” because it comes with premium components such as a Glucydur balance wheel which is exceptionally hard and stable, very resistant to deformation, non-magnetic, and non-corrosive. The movement is fully decorated, has thermally blued screws, and is wound by Formex’s custom-built skeletonized rotor. Each one of these movements is certified by the COSC (the official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute) and undergoes the meticulous 15-day rate test to ensure extraordinary levels of mechanical accuracy and precision. Built to wear every day.

Beyond enhancing its visual appeal, the details on the Essence 39mm “Skye” are designed with functionality in mind. To ensure it remains a versatile timepiece for any occasion, Formex has prioritized exceptional wrist comfort. The patented case suspension system, an integral part of Formex watches for the past 25 years, acts as a shock absorber to protect the movement, and increases comfort by allowing some flexibility when the wrist bends or swells. Additionally, the patented Carbon Fiber CompositeFolding Clasp, equipped with a gradual fine-adjustment system, allows for on-the-go strap adjustments, providing a perfect fit in any condition or temperature. The leather and rubber straps can be changed without the use of any tools and the extremely comfortable and articulated stainless-steel bracelet can be mounted on the watch in seconds. The bracelet features screwed links and a unique micro-extension system. The Essence 39mmSkyeAutomatic Chronometer is available at the Formex Online Boutique on a stainless-steel bracelet, four leather straps, or a black rubber strap. Prices start at $1,890 on a leather or rubber strap, and $1,990 on the solid-link stainless-steel bracelet, with shipping, taxes, and duties included for the US, UK, Australia, and most countries within the European Union. https://www.instagram.com/zamattsu/ North Coast 500. Scottish Watches x Christopher Ward Highlander. Scottish Watches x Spinnaker Hull Diver Braveheart. Dungevan Castle, Skye. Matt’s artwork for Dave. Formex Clasps.

Link to the watch – live 6AM UK (GMT +1) – Wednesday 31st July 2024 – https://formexwatch.com/watches/essence-thirtynine-automatic-chronometer-skye-aventurine-scottish-watches/

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