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Formex Essence FortythreevsOrient Star M34 F8 Date

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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M34 F8 Date
Orient StarM34 F8 Date
MSRP $2,625
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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
M34 F8 Date40mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
M34 F8 Date60h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
M34 F8 Date100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
M34 F8 Date$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
—
—

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F8N64
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
0
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$2,625
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