Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the POLPORA Chrobry?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,433 for the POLPORA Chrobry — a $583 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the POLPORA Chrobry?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40.3mm for the POLPORA Chrobry — a 2.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the POLPORA Chrobry?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the POLPORA Chrobry.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the POLPORA Chrobry?

The POLPORA Chrobry carries a 45-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the POLPORA Chrobry?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the POLPORA Chrobry uses the Sellita SW270-1.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsPOLPORA POLPORA Chrobry

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Essence Fortythree

essence-automatic-chronometer-black

MSRP $1,850

POLPORA POLPORA Chrobry

chrobry

MSRP $2,433

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

POLPORA Chrobry40.3mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

POLPORA Chrobry45h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

POLPORA Chrobry50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

POLPORA Chrobry$2,433

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW270-1

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,433

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