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Formex Essence FortyOnevsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Arctic White
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$2,175
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