Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph?

At MSRP the Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $545, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,305 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph?

The Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph?

The Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsLum-Tec B64 Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Lum-Tec B64 Chronograph

b64-chronograph

MSRP $545

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

B64 Chronograph44mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

B64 Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

B64 Chronograph100m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

B64 Chronograph$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Standard

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

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Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$545

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