Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $29,500 for the Grand Seiko SBGA384 — a $27,610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGA384 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Grand Seiko SBGA384 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence FortyOne.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Grand Seiko SBGA384 runs a spring drive (9R15).

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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MSRP $29,500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

SBGA38440mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

SBGA38472h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

SBGA384100m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

SBGA384$29,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

10.6mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

46.2mm

Lug Width

22mm

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Arctic White

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

9R15

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$29,500

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