Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,790 for the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph — a $940 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph carries a 55-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

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Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph

MSRP $2,790

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepstar Chronograph39mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Deepstar Chronograph55h

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Deepstar Chronograph200m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Deepstar Chronograph$2,790

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

55h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,790

$1,850

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