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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large ModelvsFormex Essence Fortythree

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Santos de Cartier Large Model
CartierSantos de Cartier Large Model
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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Santos de Cartier Large Model39.8mm
Essence Fortythree43mm
Power Reserve
Santos de Cartier Large Model—
Essence Fortythree38h
Water Resistance
Santos de Cartier Large Model100m
Essence Fortythree100m
MSRP
Santos de Cartier Large Model—
Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.8mm
43mm
Thickness
9.38mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
49mm
Lug Width
—
22mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
—
Caseback
Steel
—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Cartier 1847 MC
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
—
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$1,850
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