Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $17,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a $16,010 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 36.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 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 SBGW306?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Grand Seiko SBGW306 runs a manual (Grand Seiko 9S64).

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Formex Essence FortyOnevsGrand Seiko SBGW306

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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MSRP $17,900

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

SBGW30636.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

SBGW30672h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

SBGW306100m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

SBGW306$17,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

36.5mm

Thickness

10.6mm

11.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

42.7mm

Lug Width

22mm

18mm

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

Grand Seiko 9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$17,900

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