Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $5,370 for the Robot Watches ORBIS — a $3,520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Robot Watches ORBIS — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Robot Watches ORBIS.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

The Robot Watches ORBIS carries a 65-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Robot Watches ORBIS?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Robot Watches ORBIS uses the G100.

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Robot Watches ORBIS

MSRP $5,370

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

ORBIS42mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

ORBIS65h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

ORBIS50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

ORBIS$5,370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

G100

Power Reserve

38h

65h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

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