Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $700, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

The Hemel Sky Racer Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Hemel Sky Racer Automatic uses the SL4617.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsHemel Sky Racer Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Essence Fortythree

essence-automatic-chronometer-black

MSRP $1,850

Hemel Sky Racer Automatic

sky-racer

MSRP $700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Sky Racer Automatic43mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Sky Racer Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Sky Racer Automatic50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Sky Racer Automatic$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Panda

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

SL4617

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$700

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