Formex Essence FortythreevsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Formex Essence Fortythree at true scale

Essence Fortythree

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,850

$1,045

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Hamilton H-40

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-40
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,045
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing, and the value it offers, with reviewers highlighting its attractive and legible design. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, though not on-the-fly, and the dial's play with light is a consistent positive, though some find the design derivative or the white dial stark. One owner notes the leather strap and deployant are exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece, with some questioning its suitability for formal wear. One owner selected it as an engagement gift, viewing it as a strong foundation for a watch collection, while another found it to be the best-fitting option after trying several watches. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto is also noted for offering great value for money. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its versatility and perceived value.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent build quality for its price point, with an 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the aesthetic appeal of the date window at 6 o'clock.

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