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Formex Essence FortythreevsLaco Navy 36 black

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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Navy 36 black
LacoNavy 36 black
MSRP $1,190
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Navy 36 black36mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Navy 36 black—
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Navy 36 black—
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Navy 36 black$1,190

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Water Resistance
100m
—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
—
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,190
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