Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic)?

At MSRP the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic) is the cheaper of the two at $900, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic)?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 28mm for the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic) — a 15mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic)?

The Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic) 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 Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic)?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic) runs a quartz (Ronda Caliber 585).

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Formex Essence FortythreevsRockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic)

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

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Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic)

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MSRP $900

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Katelynn (Ceramic)28mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Katelynn (Ceramic)40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Katelynn (Ceramic)100m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Katelynn (Ceramic)$900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Ronda Caliber 585

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$900

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