Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 — a $3,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

MSRP $4,900

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Springfield 174—

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Springfield 174—

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

45mm

Thickness

10.6mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

100m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$4,900

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