Which is cheaper, the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 is the cheaper of the two at $1,775, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2 uses the Modified ETA 2892A2 and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2vsFormex Essence Fortythree

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Oak & Oscar Batch Nº2

BatchNo2

MSRP $1,775

Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Batch Nº238mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Batch Nº242h

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Batch Nº2100m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Batch Nº2$1,775

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Modified ETA 2892A2

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,775

$1,850

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