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Sinn 1739 Ag BvsFormex Essence Fortythree

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1739 Ag B

Owners are thrilled with the Sinn 1739 Ag B, citing its beauty as a primary reason for collection consolidation. The watch has a 30+ week waiting list and won a Red Dot award. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1739 Ag B highly for its aesthetic appeal and desirability, evidenced by its significant waiting list and design award.

Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1739 Ag B39mm
Essence Fortythree43mm
Power Reserve
1739 Ag B42h
Essence Fortythree38h
Water Resistance
1739 Ag B100m
Essence Fortythree100m
MSRP
1739 Ag B$2,894
Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
special material: 935 Argentium* silver alloy. The advantage
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,894
$1,850
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