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Formex Essence FortyOnevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
Ti Damascus LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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