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The Formex DS2100 with automatic movement. Prices start at $729. including quartz models that start at approximately $425 in either the In the years ahead, he adds, look for limited editions of early AS100 or DS2100 collections, $719 for automatic options in those Formex favorite such as the GP997, which featured a suspended two collections and $1,445 for TS3100 automatic chronographs. case part that can be rotated 30 degrees to each side. “We’re on a pretty tight schedule this year so we plan on releasing the new collection next spring,” adds Granito. “We will come out with completely new designs while preserving the Formex essence and DNA. I can’t say too much about the details.” He hints at a new self-winding chrono with a slightly sleeker de- The unusual Formex case design sets it apart from other moderately priced brands, says Granito. “In terms of quality and design, I’ll let the readers and customers decide what brand they want to compare us to, but we are working hard to not be too comparable to other brands and most of all sign, a model offering a more classical approach to the Formex look to offer a high end product and service while keeping the prices as and a new automatic dive watch. reasonable as possible.” AboutTime Magazine | 43