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Formex Essence Leggera FortyOnevsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Essence Leggera FortyOne
FormexEssence Leggera FortyOne
MSRP $2,520
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyOne41mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyOne41h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyOne100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyOne$2,520
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Carbon
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Glacier
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$428

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What people say

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Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne

The Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne is lauded for its exceptional comfort, stemming from its ultra-light forged carbon and ceramic construction, short lugs, and signature suspension system. Reviewers highlight the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement and the compelling price point. Criticisms include a clasp that is considered too thick and lug holes that are too close for generic straps, limiting versatility for some. The push-pull crown design is noted as a potential drawback despite 100m water resistance. On balance, reviewers find the Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne a highly comfortable and well-specced watch for its price, particularly appreciating its lightweight construction.

From video reviewers

The watch's carbon fiber construction is praised for its durability and resistance to scratches. The lug-to-lug fit is slightly on the larger side, which may not suit those with smaller wrists.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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