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

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $14,700 for the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model — a $12,850 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39.8mm for the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model uses the 1904 and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large ModelvsFormex Essence Fortythree

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model

WSSA0083

MSRP $14,700

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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 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$14,700

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39.8mm

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

1904

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$14,700

$1,850

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