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Formex Essence FortythreevsSangin Instruments Kingmaker

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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Kingmaker
Sangin InstrumentsKingmaker
MSRP $899
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Kingmaker39mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Kingmaker—
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Kingmaker200m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Kingmaker$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
—
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
—
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
—
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$899
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