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Formex Essence FortyOnevsLaco Himalaya 39 RB

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
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Himalaya 39 RB
LacoHimalaya 39 RB
MSRP $1,200
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Himalaya 39 RB39mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Himalaya 39 RB—
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Himalaya 39 RB—
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Himalaya 39 RB$1,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
—
Water Resistance
100m
—

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$1,200
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