Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage?

At MSRP the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage?

The Memphis Belle Predator Heritage wears larger at 46mm versus 43mm for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage?

The Memphis Belle Predator Heritage is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage?

The Memphis Belle Predator Heritage carries a 53-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Memphis Belle Predator Heritage runs a manual (MBDB9).

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

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Memphis Belle Predator Heritage

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MSRP $1,799

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Predator Heritage46mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Predator Heritage53h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Predator Heritage300m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Predator Heritage$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Lume

Super-LumiNova

SuperLuminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

MBDB9

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

53h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$1,799

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