Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,250 for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Kempten Erbstück.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Laco Kempten Erbstück runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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Laco Kempten Erbstück

862097

MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Kempten Erbstück39mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Kempten Erbstück—

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Kempten Erbstück50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Kempten Erbstück$2,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,250

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