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Formex Essence FortythreevsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895
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Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
38h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$895
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