Formex Essence FortythreevsOmega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Formex Essence Fortythree at true scale

Essence Fortythree

Omega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm at true scale

Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm

Diameter

43mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

44.5mm

lowest

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

60m

Power Reserve

38h

55h

highest

MSRP

$1,850

lowest

$9,400

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Omega 8800

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.76mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Omega 8800
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$9,400
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Reviews

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Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing, and the value it offers, with reviewers highlighting its attractive and legible design. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, though not on-the-fly, and the dial's play with light is a consistent positive, though some find the design derivative or the white dial stark. One owner notes the leather strap and deployant are exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Omega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm for its beauty in person, with white gold indices sparkling on a smoky silver-gray dial, offering a classy, dressier alternative to other models. Some owners find the 39.5mm case size wears comfortably, while others wish for a slightly larger or thinner case. One owner notes the 60m water resistance limits its use to hand washing and rain, not diving, and another found the date cutout crude. Overall, owners rate the Omega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm highly for its striking dial and indices, though some debate its ideal proportions and water resistance.

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