Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $6,160 for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a $4,270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 33mm for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Horage Solar Wind 33.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Horage Solar Wind 33 carries a 65-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence FortyOne.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Horage Solar Wind 33?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence FortyOne uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Horage Solar Wind 33 uses the Horage K1.

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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Horage Solar Wind 33

MSRP $6,160

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

Solar Wind 3333mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

Solar Wind 3365h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

Solar Wind 3350m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Solar Wind 33$6,160

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

33mm

Thickness

10.6mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

38.3mm

Lug Width

22mm

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Arctic White

Meteorite

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Horage K1

Power Reserve

41h

65h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$6,160

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