Formex Essence FortythreevsOrient Symphony IV
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Essence Fortythree
Symphony IV
Diameter
43mm
41.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.3mm
lowest
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
11.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
38h
40h
highest
MSRP
$1,850
$325
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6722
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing, and the value it offers, with reviewers highlighting its attractive and legible design. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, though not on-the-fly, and the dial's play with light is a consistent positive, though some find the design derivative or the white dial stark. One owner notes the leather strap and deployant are exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its excellent value, refined appearance, and in-house automatic movement. Some owners note it wears smaller than its 41.6mm case size, and one owner reports accuracy of about -20 seconds per day. A preference exists for darker dial variants, and some wish for a smaller case size option. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its impressive finishing and value at its price point.
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