Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

At MSRP the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsBoldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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

Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$449

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