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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThreevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Essence Leggera FortyThree
FormexEssence Leggera FortyThree
MSRP $2,520
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyThree43mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyThree41h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyThree100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyThree$2,520
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Glacier
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$3,520

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What people say

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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree for its exceptionally light and comfortable forged carbon case, innovative suspension system, and detailed CNC-cut dial. The chronometer-grade Sellita SW200-1 movement is noted for its accuracy, and the bracelet is described as fantastic. Some owners find the design not to their taste, and while its 43mm size and light weight contribute to good wearability, one reviewer notes the unique style limits versatility. The watch is considered pricey for a microbrand but worth the cost due to its quality and engineering. Overall, owners rate the Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree highly for its innovative construction and comfortable wearability.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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