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Formex Essence FortythreevsOrient Star Elegant Classic

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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Elegant Classic
Orient StarElegant Classic
MSRP $500
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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Elegant Classic38.7mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Elegant Classic50h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Elegant Classic50m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Elegant Classic$500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
38.7mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
—
—
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
—
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6N43
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Jewels
0
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$500
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