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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThreevsLorier Hydra SIII

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Essence Leggera FortyThree
FormexEssence Leggera FortyThree
MSRP $2,520
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyThree43mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyThree41h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyThree100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyThree$2,520
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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