Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $6,858 for the Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted — a $5,008 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

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Ikepod Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted

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MSRP $6,858

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted44mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted40h

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted100m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Megapod x Tom Christopher Hand Painted$6,858

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Thickness

12mm

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,858

$1,850

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