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Formex Essence FortythreevsMaen Manhattan 三七

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
Manhattan 三七
MaenManhattan 三七
MSRP $951

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Manhattan 三七37mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Manhattan 三七40h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Manhattan 三七100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Manhattan 三七$951

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
MHV.01
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$951

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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.

Maen Manhattan 三七

Owners are 100% satisfied with the Maen Manhattan 三七's looks and finishing quality, finding it super comfortable. Reviewers praise its modest dimensions, appealing case profile, and dial finishing with a vertical Côtes de Genève pattern, though one owner notes the dial color is deceptively different from website images. The Maen Manhattan 三七 features a thin 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, utilizing a manual-wind movement with a two-day power reserve, while another reviewer points to a different movement with an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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