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NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date AtlanticvsFormex Essence Fortythree

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NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date Atlantic

The NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date Atlantic is widely praised for its Bauhaus design language, sophisticated dial colors, and comfortable wearability. Owners and reviewers highlight the in-house caliber's excellent accuracy and winding rate, along with its integrated date window and 200m water resistance. Some find the watch more casual than sporty, while others appreciate its versatile tool watch aesthetic. The lume is noted as a weak point, glowing softly. Some owners report the lugs do not suit their wrists, and the bezel is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date Atlantic highly for its excellent value and refined, casual design.

Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Club automatic date Atlantic41.5mm
Essence Fortythree43mm
Power Reserve
Club automatic date Atlantic42 hoursh
Essence Fortythree38h
Water Resistance
Club automatic date Atlantic200m
Essence Fortythree100m
MSRP
Club automatic date Atlantic$4,050
Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
43mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5101
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
38h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,050
$1,850
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