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

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,799 for the Henry Archer Sekvens — a $949 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

The Henry Archer Sekvens 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 Sekvens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Henry Archer Sekvens uses the NH35A.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsHenry Archer Sekvens

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 Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Sekvens40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Sekvens40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Sekvens50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Sekvens$2,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

10.6mm

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Lug-to-Lug

49mm

47mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Nero 40mm

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,799

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