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Formex Essence FortythreevsSquale 1545

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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1545
Squale1545
MSRP $930
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
154540mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
154538h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
1545300m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
1545$930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
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Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
—
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$930
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