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Formex Essence FortyOnevsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$399

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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