Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance?

At MSRP the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance?

The Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance uses the Lucky Harvey in-house automatic caliber.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsLucky Harvey Green Lion Dance

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Lucky Harvey Green Lion Dance

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MSRP $1,199

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Green Lion Dance43mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Green Lion Dance40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Green Lion Dance30m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Green Lion Dance$1,199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Lucky Harvey in-house automatic caliber

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$1,199

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