Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm?

At MSRP the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $669, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,181 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm uses the Seagull ST2130.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsSeagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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Seagull Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm

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MSRP $669

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm—

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Artisan ICH Series Butterfly Dial Lady's Watch 38mm$669

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST2130

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$669

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