Formex CEO Interview: The Story Behind the Aria Manufacture

Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphARVVB4rSikpd_86Vwgiw/join Today I sit down with Raphaël Granito, CEO and founder of Formex, to talk about the watch that marks a new chapter for the brand — the Aria Manufacture Chronometer. This is Formex's first manufacture movement watch, powered by the new FX01 caliber, based on the K2 developed by Swiss movement specialists Horage, and it's unlike anything the brand has released before. Get ready to dive into the future of Formex with CEO Raphaël Granito as we unveil the Aria Manufacture Chronometer! This is NOT just a watch; it's a revolution, boasting their FIRST manufacture movement, the FX01, built on the Horage K2. We're dissecting every detail: the radical design approach, the mind-blowing 2.9mm caliber with 72-hour power, the clever bracelet adjustment, hand-finished titanium, COSC precision, and the bold move upmarket with a limited 100-piece Founder's Edition. This is Formex's most ambitious creation yet, a true independent marvel in Selva Green, Ardesia Grey, and Denso Blue. Join us for a casual yet in-depth look at this micro-rotor masterpiece that rivals the best Swiss watches, a testament to Granito's vision and a must-see for 2025. We get into everything — the decision to design the watch around the movement rather than the other way around, the engineering behind a 2.9mm caliber with 72 hours of power reserve, the patented on-the-fly bracelet adjustment system, the hand-fi