Which is cheaper, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $8,400 for the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model — a $6,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 35.1mm for the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model — a 7.9mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model uses the 1847 Mc and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model

WSSA0029

MSRP $8,400

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Santos de Cartier Medium Model35.1mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Santos de Cartier Medium Model—

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Santos de Cartier Medium Model100m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Santos de Cartier Medium Model$8,400

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

35.1mm

43mm

Thickness

—

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

1847 Mc

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,400

$1,850

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