Which is cheaper, the Galo Enamel or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

At MSRP the Galo Enamel is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $1,608 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Enamel or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Enamel — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Galo Enamel run compared to the Formex Essence FortyOne?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Galo Enamel uses the Seiko NH35 and the Formex Essence FortyOne uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Galo Enamel

MSRP $282

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Enamel38.5mm

Essence FortyOne41mm

Power Reserve

Enamel41h

Essence FortyOne41h

Water Resistance

Enamel100m

Essence FortyOne100m

MSRP

Enamel$282

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

41mm

Thickness

11.2mm

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Enamel

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Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Arctic White

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$1,890

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