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Formex Essence FortythreevsFarer WORLD TIMER

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
World Timer
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,575
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