Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $6,160 for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a $4,310 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 33mm for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Horage Solar Wind 33.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Horage Solar Wind 33 carries a 65-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Horage Solar Wind 33?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Horage Solar Wind 33 uses the Horage K1.

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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Horage Solar Wind 33

MSRP $6,160

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Solar Wind 3333mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Solar Wind 3365h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Solar Wind 3350m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Solar Wind 33$6,160

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

33mm

Thickness

10.6mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

38.3mm

Lug Width

22mm

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Black

Meteorite

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Horage K1

Power Reserve

38h

65h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$6,160

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