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Formex Stratos UTCvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratos UTC41mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Stratos UTC42h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Stratos UTC100m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Stratos UTC$4,663
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,663
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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