Which is cheaper, the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar is the cheaper of the two at $1,639, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $211 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 25mm for the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar — a 18mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Shar carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Alexander Shorokhoff Shar uses the ETA 2671 and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Alexander Shorokhoff Shar

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MSRP $1,639

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MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Shar25mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Shar42h

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Shar30m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Shar$1,639

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2671

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,639

$1,850

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