Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm?

At MSRP the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm is the cheaper of the two at $720, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 34mm for the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm uses the Miyota 9015.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsLaco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm

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MSRP $720

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Vintage Ø 34,0 mm34mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Vintage Ø 34,0 mm—

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Vintage Ø 34,0 mm50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Vintage Ø 34,0 mm$720

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$720

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