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Formex Essence FortyOnevsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Thickness
10.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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