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Formex Essence FortyOnevsEza 1972 Diver

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
1972 Diver
Eza1972 Diver
MSRP $1,411
What people say

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Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence for its comfortable bracelet, excellent finishing, and slim wearability, with some considering it the best in its price range. Reviewers highlight its compelling value, sporty-chic aesthetic, and build quality that suggests a more expensive product, noting the patented suspension system and chronometer-certified movement. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the dial design is considered derivative by some. The 43mm case wears well due to its 10mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug, though some find it large on smaller wrists. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, despite its 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence highly for its exceptional comfort and build quality at its price point.

Eza 1972 Diver

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 Diver for its faithful vintage design, thin 39.6mm case, and excellent value, with one owner noting it surpasses other watches in bezel action, crown comfort, and packaging. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be exceptionally accurate, running at nearly 0 seconds per day. Some find the bezel action stiff. Overall, owners rate the Eza 1972 Diver highly for its exceptional vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
1972 Diver39.6mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
1972 Diver41h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
1972 Diver200m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
1972 Diver$1,411

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.6mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$1,411
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