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Formex Essence FortyOnevsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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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.

From video reviewers

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

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is praised for its refined 39mm case with sculpted lugs and a classic dial, offering comfortable wear particularly on smaller wrists due to its 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate the Powermatic 80 movement's 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance, as well as the artistic caseback. However, the 30m water resistance may be a disappointment for some, and the bracelet, while comfortable, is not universally favored. Overall, the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is highly regarded for its comfortable wearability and impressive movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a classical aesthetic with a guilloché dial and Roman indices. The 30m water resistance is a significant limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the case size, with one stating 39.3mm and the other 29mm.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary39.3mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary80h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$875

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
Silver
Indices
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
$875
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