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

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

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Relativ — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Henry Archer Relativ?

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

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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MSRP $2,199

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Relativ40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Relativ—

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Relativ—

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Relativ$2,199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

10.6mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

47mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Nero 40mm

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,199

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