Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $745, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsPraesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze

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

Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze

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MSRP $745

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze100m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze$745

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Beige NATO

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$745

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