Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $539 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual (Hangzhou 36K1).

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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MSRP $2,389

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Quantum42mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Quantum60h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Quantum30m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Quantum$2,389

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Hangzhou 36K1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,389

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