Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $1,291 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Formex Essence FortyOnevsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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Formex Essence FortyOne

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MSRP $1,890

Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Arctic White

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Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$599

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