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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 42.5mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II runs a manual (HZ 3415).

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II

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MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Ultramatic II42.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Ultramatic II72h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Ultramatic II—

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Ultramatic II$1,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Royal Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

HZ 3415

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$1,599

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