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Formex — Essence

Also known as: Essence

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Maker / issuer

Formex

Essence is a wristwatch family made by Formex. Recorded movements are Sellita caliber SW200-1 a and ETA caliber 2824-2, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and date.

The sampled references record case diameters of 43 mm, heights of 10 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resistance of 100 m. Reference examples: ref. 0330.1.6321.100 (Essence Automatic Chronometer Black / Bracelet; 43.00 mm); ref. 0330.1.7341.744 (Essence Automatic Silver / Calf; 43.00 mm); ref. 0330.1.6324.722 (Essence Automatic Chronometer Dégradé / Calf; 43.00 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Lug width
22 mm
Case shape
Round
Case height
10 mm
Case materials recorded
Stainless Steel
Case diameter (sampled references)
43 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Movements recorded
Sellita caliber SW200-1 a · ETA caliber 2824-2
Water resistance recorded
100 m

Design

Hands
Alpha
Hour markers
Stick / Dot
Dial colours recorded
Black, Silver, Grey

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Essence
References sampled
0330.1.6321.100 — Essence Automatic Chronometer Black / Bracelet 0330.1.7341.744 — Essence Automatic Silver / Calf 0330.1.6324.722 — Essence Automatic Chronometer Dégradé / Calf
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
0330.1.6321.100
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 48 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. WatchBase does not record production years for the references sampled here, so the family's introduction date and production span remain Research Required.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 0330.1.6321.100 — Essence Automatic Chronometer Black / Bracelet

    Sellita caliber SW200-1 a; 43.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 0330.1.7341.744 — Essence Automatic Silver / Calf

    ETA caliber 2824-2; 43.00 mm stainless steel; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 0330.1.6324.722 — Essence Automatic Chronometer Dégradé / Calf

    Sellita caliber SW200-1 a; 43.00 mm stainless steel; Grey dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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