Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Baltic Scalegraph?

At MSRP the Baltic Scalegraph is the cheaper of the two at $1,766, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $84 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Baltic Scalegraph — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Baltic Scalegraph carries a 63-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Baltic Scalegraph runs a manual (Sellita SW510).

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Formex Essence FortythreevsBaltic Scalegraph

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

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Baltic Scalegraph

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MSRP $1,766

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Scalegraph39.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Scalegraph63h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Scalegraph100m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Scalegraph$1,766

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW510

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

63h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$1,766

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