Which is cheaper, the Colomer & Sons Antarctica or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,903 for the Colomer & Sons Antarctica — a $1,053 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Colomer & Sons Antarctica or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Colomer & Sons Antarctica — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Colomer & Sons Antarctica or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Colomer & Sons Antarctica.

What movement does the Colomer & Sons Antarctica run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Colomer & Sons Antarctica uses the STP1-11 and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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MSRP $2,903

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MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Antarctica40mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Antarctica—

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Antarctica30m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Antarctica$2,903

Essence Fortythree$1,850

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Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

STP1-11

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,903

$1,850

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