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Formex Essence FortyOnevsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2108

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
MoonPhase Master SU2108
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2108
MSRP $549
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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108 for its gorgeous, affordable dress watch aesthetic, intricate dial details, and elegant rose gold finish. Reviewers note a well-decorated Seagull ST2108 movement averaging +7 seconds daily, a lumed moonphase, applied Roman numerals, and a multi-textured dial. However, some owners find the 40mm diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug too large for smaller wrists, and the polished blue hands can make quick time-telling difficult. Criticisms also include a date hand that obscures numerals, a domed sapphire crystal lacking AR coating, and stiff stock straps. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108 highly for its elegant design and value in the affordable dress watch segment.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
MoonPhase Master SU210840mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
MoonPhase Master SU210841h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
MoonPhase Master SU21085m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
MoonPhase Master SU2108$549

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
S438 White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$549
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