Which is cheaper, the Formex Field Automatic or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

At MSRP the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 is the cheaper of the two at $594, against $881 for the Formex Field Automatic — a $287 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Field Automatic or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Formex Field Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Field Automatic or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Formex Field Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Field Automatic or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Formex Field Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Retro 1871.

What movement does the Formex Field Automatic run compared to the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Field Automatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 uses the Sellita SW200.

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Formex Field AutomaticvsWolfpoint Retro 1871

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Formex Field Automatic

field-automatic-ash-grey-40-mm

MSRP $881

Wolfpoint Retro 1871

retro-1871

MSRP $594

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field Automatic40mm

Retro 187139.5mm

Power Reserve

Field Automatic41h

Retro 187138h

Water Resistance

Field Automatic150m

Retro 1871100m

MSRP

Field Automatic$881

Retro 1871$594

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Ash Grey

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$881

$594

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