Formex Essence FortythreevsTissot Le Locle

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Formex Essence Fortythree at true scale

Essence Fortythree

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

43mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

10.6mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,850

$795

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing, and the value it offers, with reviewers highlighting its attractive and legible design. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, though not on-the-fly, and the dial's play with light is a consistent positive, though some find the design derivative or the white dial stark. One owner notes the leather strap and deployant are exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.