Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Toledano & Chan B/1?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $4,000 for the Toledano & Chan B/1 — a $2,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Toledano & Chan B/1?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 33.5mm for the Toledano & Chan B/1 — a 9.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Toledano & Chan B/1?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Toledano & Chan B/1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Toledano & Chan B/1?

The Toledano & Chan B/1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Toledano & Chan B/1?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Toledano & Chan B/1 uses the Sellita SW100.

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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MSRP $4,000

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

B/133.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

B/142h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

B/150m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

B/1$4,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Lapis Lazuli

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW100

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$4,000

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