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Formex Essence FortythreevsLucky Harvey European Roulette

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What people say

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Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

Lucky Harvey European Roulette

Owners widely praise the Lucky Harvey European Roulette for its beautiful, classy, and wearable roulette design, with many noting its quality build. The included strap is considered less impressive than the watch itself. Some owners report two versions exist: one where the table spins with wrist movement, and a more expensive version with a button to engage the wheel, though this can also spin minimally with movement. On balance, owners rate the Lucky Harvey European Roulette highly for its striking design and build quality, despite a less impressive strap.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
European Roulette43mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
European Roulette40h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
European Roulette30m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
European Roulette$1,199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,199
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