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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThreevsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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Essence Leggera FortyThree
FormexEssence Leggera FortyThree
MSRP $2,520
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyThree43mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyThree41h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyThree100m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyThree$2,520
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Glacier
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$1,395

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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