Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $499 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence FortyOne.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual (Hangzhou 36K1).

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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MSRP $2,389

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

Quantum42mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

Quantum60h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

Quantum30m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Quantum$2,389

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Arctic White

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Hangzhou 36K1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$2,389

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