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Casablancan Arabic Dial Watch - Arab Heritage 43mm Dial - Arabic watch
Arabic Dial WatchesOct 24, 20263 min read

Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter Redshift adds meteorite dial

Quick answer: Formex introduced the Essence Ceramica COSC 41mm Dark Matter Redshift on October 16, 2026. This sports watch features a Muonionalusta meteorite dial with black-gold plating and an all-ceramic case. Production is limited to 100 pieces annually, with delivery expected by November 2026.

Formex introduced the Essence Ceramica COSC 41mm Dark Matter Redshift on October 16, 2026, as Monochrome reported. This new sports watch features a solid slice of Muonionalusta meteorite for its dial. The piece is coated in an ultra-fine black-gold plating to preserve the natural Widmanstätten structure while darkening the edge.

The model measures 41mm wide and uses a Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement with a 65-hour power reserve. Production is limited to 100 pieces annually, with delivery expected by the end of November 2026. The case and bracelet are made entirely from black zirconium oxide ceramic with a sandblasted finish.

Key facts

  • The dial features a solid slice of Muonionalusta meteorite with black-gold plating.
  • This sports watch uses a Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement with a 65-hour power reserve.
  • Production is limited to 100 pieces annually with delivery expected by November 2026.
  • The watch offers 100 meters of water resistance with double-sided sapphire crystals.

What is the new Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter Redshift?

This new model advances the Essence Ceramica COSC line with a bolder design inspired by motorsport.

Formex builds upon the original model from March 2025 and its subsequent Dark Matter dial to deliver a more aggressive interpretation of their sports watch. The case measures 41mm in diameter, 11.2mm in thickness, and 46.2mm lug-to-lug. It features Formex's patented Case Suspension System, which uses a suspended titanium container to encircle the movement.

The design draws directly from motorsport, blending updated case finishes with vibrant accents and a robust movement. Monochrome Watches reported these details on October 16, 2026, marking the official debut of this specific edition within the series.

Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter Redshift specifications and price

The Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter Redshift combines a solid meteorite dial with an all-ceramic build and a COSC-certified movement.

  • The dial features a solid Muonionalusta meteorite slice with ultra-fine black-gold plating that preserves the Widmanstätten structure.
  • The watch offers 100 meters of water resistance with double-sided sapphire crystals and anti-reflective coating.
  • Gunmetal hour and minute hands pair with a red seconds hand, all filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova lume.
  • A solid-link black ceramic bracelet with a sandblasted finish includes a quick-release system.
  • The patented solid ceramic clasp provides 5mm of on-the-fly micro-adjustment in four steps of 1.25mm.
  • The Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement contains 26 jewels and beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
Onyx Sentinel Arabic dial watch, black sunray dial

You can explore the Onyx Sentinel, a watch we make for $89. It features a 43mm stainless steel case and a black sunray dial with Eastern Arabic numerals. The hour and minute hands resemble the Khanjar dagger beneath a sapphire crystal. This quartz timepiece resists water to 30 meters and comes with a one-year warranty. It belongs to our Arabic dial watches collection.

Frequently asked questions

What movement powers this new sports watch?

This model uses a Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement. The automatic caliber contains 26 jewels, beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and offers a 65-hour power reserve.

How many pieces of this edition are produced annually?

Production is limited to 100 pieces each year. Delivery for these watches is expected by the end of November 2026.

What materials make up the case and bracelet?

The design includes a patented Case Suspension System using a suspended titanium container.

About the author

Adam Mansour is the founder of Casablancan, an independent watch brand dedicated to modernizing Arabic-inspired watches. Driven by a passion for Arabic dial typography and Arab design heritage, he launched the brand to bring together classic microbrand watchmaking and cultural storytelling.

Sources: Monochrome: Introducing: The new Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter Redshift.

Casablancan makes the Onyx Sentinel mentioned in this article.

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