Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $2,250 for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a $360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Kempten Erbstück.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Laco Kempten Erbstück runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Formex Essence FortyOnevsLaco Kempten Erbstück

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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Laco Kempten Erbstück

862097

MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

Kempten Erbstück39mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

Kempten Erbstück—

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

Kempten Erbstück50m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Kempten Erbstück$2,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Arctic White

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$2,250

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