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Formex Essence FortythreevsLaco Friedrichshafen

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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Friedrichshafen
LacoFriedrichshafen
MSRP $1,350
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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Friedrichshafen45mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Friedrichshafen—
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Friedrichshafen100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Friedrichshafen$1,350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Thickness
10.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
—
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,350
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