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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThreevsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyThree43mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyThree41h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyThree100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyThree$2,520
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
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 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.

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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