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Formex Essence FortyOnevsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$559

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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 Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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