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Formex Essence FortythreevsSugess Seakors Tourbillon SE8002

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
Seakors Tourbillon SE8002
SugessSeakors Tourbillon SE8002
MSRP $1,299
What people say

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Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

Sugess Seakors Tourbillon SE8002

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seakors Tourbillon for providing access to a functional tourbillon at an accessible price point, with one owner reporting timekeeping that loses only a few seconds every few weeks. However, some owners express concerns about long-term durability, serviceability, and inconsistent quality control, with one user noting a flimsy-feeling winding stem and another mentioning a chunky strap and large buckle. The ST8002 movement is acknowledged as a classic tourbillon, though not world-class compared to Swiss counterparts, and some owners question the durability and repairability of budget tourbillons. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seakors Tourbillon highly for its value in offering a tourbillon complication.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Seakors Tourbillon SE800241mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Seakors Tourbillon SE800240h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Seakors Tourbillon SE800250m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Seakors Tourbillon SE8002$1,299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ST8002
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,299
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