Formex Essence FortyOnevsTissot Le Locle

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Formex Essence FortyOne at true scale

Essence FortyOne

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

41mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.6mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

41h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,890

$795

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Essence FortyOne for its excellent bracelet comfort and quality, often considered best in its price class, along with good finishing and slim wearability. The watch is seen as a compelling value, offering a sporty-chic aesthetic and build quality that punches above its weight. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the bolts around the dial are polarizing. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, raising concerns about swimming, despite its 100m water resistance rating. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence FortyOne highly for its exceptional bracelet comfort and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.