Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

At MSRP the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $1,341 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence FortyOne.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Formex Essence FortyOne carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Formex Essence FortyOne runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver runs a quartz.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortyOnevsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Essence FortyOne

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MSRP $1,890

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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MSRP $549

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver39mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver40h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver200m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Arctic White

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

$549

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