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SEL Instrument FTX S1 42mm

The SEL Instrument FTX S1 42mm is a 42 mm Grade 5 titanium field watch with an automatic movement. At a list price of $2,885, it costs more than 95% of the 113 titanium field watches in production.

All SEL Instrument watchesField watchesUnder $3,000MicrobrandGrade 5 titaniumTitanium bracelet available
Price
$2,885
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Type
Field
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Automatic or Swiss temperature-compensated high-accuracy quartz, offered as configuration options
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
None
Finish technology
Natural finish
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
22mm strap adapters on standard SeL lugs, or the Grade 5 titanium WavLock bracelet
Matching bracelet
Optional (or strap)
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Black, with orange or yellow hand sets by configuration
Dial colours
Black Orange
Availability
Offered
Status
Current, first released 2021; several configurations show sold at the maker store
Not published
Reference, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Water resistance, Weight, Caliber, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Display back, Lume
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the SEL Instrument FTX S1 42mm?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker.

What size is the SEL Instrument FTX S1 42mm?

The case is 42 mm across.

How much does the SEL Instrument FTX S1 42mm cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $2,885.

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