Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Farer Universal Chronograph?

At MSRP the Farer Universal Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,875, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $15 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Farer Universal Chronograph?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Farer Universal Chronograph — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Farer Universal Chronograph?

The Farer Universal Chronograph carries a 63-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence FortyOne.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Farer Universal Chronograph?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Farer Universal Chronograph runs a manual (Sellita SW510).

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Formex Essence FortyOnevsFarer Farer Universal Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

MSRP $1,875

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

Farer Universal Chronograph38.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

Farer Universal Chronograph63h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

Farer Universal Chronograph100m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Farer Universal Chronograph$1,875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Arctic White

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW510

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

63h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$1,875

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