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Formex Essence FortythreevsOrient Star Mechanical Moon Phase

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Mechanical Moon Phase41mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Mechanical Moon Phase50h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Mechanical Moon Phase100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Mechanical Moon Phase$1,590

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F7M63
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Jewels
0
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,590
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