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

At MSRP the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve is the cheaper of the two at $1,664, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $186 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve.

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

The Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

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Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve

MSRP $1,664

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MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Straight Curve39.5mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Straight Curve41h

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Straight Curve50m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Straight Curve$1,664

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,664

$1,850

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