Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Yuen Y-01 Nascence?

At MSRP the Yuen Y-01 Nascence is the cheaper of the two at $1,188, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $662 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Yuen Y-01 Nascence?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Yuen Y-01 Nascence — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Yuen Y-01 Nascence?

The Yuen Y-01 Nascence 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 Yuen Y-01 Nascence?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Yuen Y-01 Nascence uses the Miyota 9039.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsYuen Y-01 Nascence

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Formex Essence Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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Yuen Y-01 Nascence

MSRP $1,188

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Y-01 Nascence39mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Y-01 Nascence42h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Y-01 Nascence100m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Y-01 Nascence$1,188

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Black

Mosaic Mother of Pearl

Texture

—

Mosaic

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$1,188

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