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Vacation Watches: Why Did We Choose Them?
It’s that time of the year, where a new year starts and we all venture back to the office for the classic 9-to-5. However, the weather is warming, the sun is out longer, and spring is just around the corner, and with it, the potential for a new vacation, if, of course, we have enough vacation days left.
It can be a surprisingly fun activity to choose watches specifically for your holiday, even if your non-watch collector friends think you’re completely insane. Going on a
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Jan 13


Formex Essence vs. Reef: Living with Two of the Best
Being in the watch media and brand collaboration space, I often get the chance to handle some incredible pieces.
Recently, I had the pleasure of spending time with two standout models from Formex: the Essence Chronometer (in that striking gamaret) and the Reef Diver Chronometer (in blue). While they share some DNA, they bring very different personalities to the wrist.
Let’s break them down.
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Sep 26, 2025






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