Which is cheaper, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Zelos Salmon (sellita) is the cheaper of the two at $629, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,221 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Salmon (sellita) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Salmon (sellita).

What movement does the Zelos Salmon (sellita) run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Zelos Salmon (sellita) runs a manual caliber (ETA/Peseux 7001), while the Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Zelos Salmon (sellita)vsFormex Essence Fortythree

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Zelos Salmon (sellita)

MSRP $629

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Salmon (sellita)39mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Salmon (sellita)—

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Salmon (sellita)50m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Salmon (sellita)$629

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39mm

43mm

Thickness

7.6mm

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

39mm

49mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Salmon (Sellita)

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA/Peseux 7001

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$629

$1,850

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