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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual WindvsFormex Essence FortyOne

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnatus Field for its exceptional value, citing the Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement, gilt numerals, textured dial, and sapphire crystal, all assembled in the USA for under $400. Exceptional customer service is noted, with the maker accommodating left-handed dial flips. The watch is well-made and runs at approximately -2 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company highly for its impressive specification set and value proposition.

Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence for its comfortable bracelet, excellent finishing, and slim wearability, with some considering it the best in its price range. Reviewers highlight its compelling value, sporty-chic aesthetic, and build quality that suggests a more expensive product, noting the patented suspension system and chronometer-certified movement. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the dial design is considered derivative by some. The 43mm case wears well due to its 10mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug, though some find it large on smaller wrists. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, despite its 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence highly for its exceptional comfort and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind38mm
Essence FortyOne41mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind45h
Essence FortyOne41h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind100m
Essence FortyOne100m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind$695
Essence FortyOne$1,890

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Arctic White
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$1,890
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