The Formation Series
Three mechanical designs in four approved expressions, shaped by heat, pressure and the relentless motion beneath the surface.
3 designs
4 expressions
Born below the surface
Volcanic Mechanic watches celebrate transformation—the instant raw matter becomes something enduring.
Every Formation Series case is cut from 316L stainless steel, sealed beneath sapphire, and powered by a proven Japanese automatic movement visible through the exhibition caseback.
VM-01 / Textured leather
Textured leather
“The beginning of transformation.”
Raw geological energy, exposed. Magma frames the beating balance wheel inside a scorched, layered dial.
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Formation Series / 01
Three approved designs, with Diamond Depth offered in strap and black-steel configurations. Each is covered by our two-year international warranty.
VM-01 · Textured leather
VM-02 · Smooth black leather
VM-03 · Leather / technical strap
VM-03 · Black Steel Limited Edition
Complimentary insured shipping · 30-day returns · Duties calculated at checkout
Compare the collection
Purpose-built movements, a shared 40 mm-or-under architecture and daily-wear durability across the collection.
| Feature | VM-01MagmaTextured leather | VM-02ObsidianSmooth black leather | VM-03Diamond DepthLeather / technical strap | VM-03Diamond DepthBlack Steel Limited Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movement | Japanese automatic · open balance | Slim Japanese automatic | Open-worked mechanical automatic | Open-worked mechanical automatic |
| Case | 40 mm brushed 316L steel | 39 mm polished + brushed 316L steel | 40 mm brushed 316L steel | 40 mm black PVD / DLC brushed steel |
| Crystal | Flat sapphire · AR coating | Flat sapphire · AR coating | Flat sapphire · AR coating | Flat sapphire · AR coating |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM / 100 m | 10 ATM / 100 m | 10 ATM / 100 m | 10 ATM / 100 m |
| Power reserve | 42-hour power reserve | 42-hour power reserve | 42-hour power reserve | 42-hour power reserve |
| Strap / bracelet | Textured black leather · copper stitching | Smooth black leather · minimal stitching | Black leather / technical strap | Integrated black-steel bracelet |
| Functions | Hours · minutes · seconds · open balance | Hours · minutes · seconds | Hours · minutes · seconds · open-worked movement | Hours · minutes · seconds · open-worked movement |
| Included | Presentation box · Eruption Certificate · polishing cloth | Presentation box · Eruption Certificate · polishing cloth | Presentation box · Eruption Certificate · polishing cloth | Presentation box · Eruption Certificate · polishing cloth |
The owner’s bench
Short, practical guides for setting, wearing and protecting your mechanical watch.
Learn the correct crown position, winding direction and first-start routine for your automatic movement.
Use each crown position correctly and protect the movement by setting the hands gently and deliberately.
A simple cleaning and storage ritual keeps the case, crystal, strap and seals performing beautifully.
The Formation Series
