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Formex Essence Fortythree

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Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

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Case
43mm
Power Reserve
38h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter43mm
Thickness10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug49mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlack
LumeSuper-LumiNova
04

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve38 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleTextured
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The Formex Essence Fortythree is an automatic dress watch, with a 43mm stainless steel case, 10.6mm thick, powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and a 38-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $1,850.

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