Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003?

At MSRP the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 is the cheaper of the two at $405, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $1,485 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 26mm for the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 — a 15mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45).

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Formex Essence FortyOnevsKUOE HOLBORN 90-003

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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KUOE HOLBORN 90-003

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MSRP $405

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

HOLBORN 90-00326mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

HOLBORN 90-003—

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

HOLBORN 90-00350m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

HOLBORN 90-003$405

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

26mm

Thickness

10.6mm

8mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

33mm

Lug Width

22mm

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Arctic White

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 1L45

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$405

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