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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThreevsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Essence Leggera FortyThree
FormexEssence Leggera FortyThree
MSRP $2,520
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyThree43mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyThree41h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyThree100m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyThree$2,520
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Glacier
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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