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Formex Essence FortythreevsSquale Sub-37 Legend

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
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Sub-37 Legend
SqualeSub-37 Legend
MSRP $1,750
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Sub-37 Legend37mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Sub-37 Legend38h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Sub-37 Legend300m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Sub-37 Legend$1,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
—
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,750
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