Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Fears Date Instagram Edition?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Instagram Edition — a $775 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Fears Date Instagram Edition?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Instagram Edition — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Fears Date Instagram Edition?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Date Instagram Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Fears Date Instagram Edition?

The Fears Date Instagram Edition 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 Fears Date Instagram Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Fears Date Instagram Edition uses the La Joux-Perret G101.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsFears Date Instagram Edition

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

Fears Date Instagram Edition

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MSRP $2,625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Date Instagram Edition39.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Date Instagram Edition40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Date Instagram Edition15m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Date Instagram Edition$2,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Date Instagram Edition

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

La Joux-Perret G101

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$2,625

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