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Formex Essence FortythreevsHTD Watches Phantom L.E.

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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Phantom L.E.
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MSRP $791
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Phantom L.E.37mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Phantom L.E.—
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Phantom L.E.100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Phantom L.E.$791

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
—
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$791
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