Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Kobold Limits?

At MSRP the Kobold Limits is the cheaper of the two at $1,250, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Kobold Limits?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 42.5mm for the Kobold Limits — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Kobold Limits?

The Kobold Limits is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Kobold Limits?

The Kobold Limits 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 Kobold Limits?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Kobold Limits uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Kobold Limits

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MSRP $1,250

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Limits42.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Limits40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Limits300m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Limits$1,250

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$1,250

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