Which is cheaper, the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal is the cheaper of the two at $1,220, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $630 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal.

What movement does the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal uses the Miyota 9015 and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal

ecce-vesperal

MSRP $1,220

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ecce Vesperal39mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Ecce Vesperal—

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Ecce Vesperal50m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Ecce Vesperal$1,220

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,220

$1,850

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