Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,199 for the Henry Archer Kvantum — a $349 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Henry Archer Kvantum — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Henry Archer Kvantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Henry Archer Kvantum 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 Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Henry Archer Kvantum runs a quartz (Seiko VK64).

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Formex Essence FortythreevsHenry Archer Kvantum

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

Henry Archer Kvantum

5744002550563

MSRP $2,199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Kvantum41mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Kvantum40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Kvantum50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Kvantum$2,199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Tan

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko VK64

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,199

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