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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree

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Case

Diameter
43mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-lug
49mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Carbon
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Space Glacier
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree for its exceptional quality, comfort, and value, highlighting the fantastic bracelet and the durable forged carbon case that resists scratches. The watch is described as handsome, sleek, and stylish, with a carbon fiber case and dial that looks great, and despite its 43mm size, it fits well due to its extremely light weight. Reviewers and owners alike note the innovative mechanical suspension system and the detailed CNC-cut dial. The COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement powers the watch, and its Arctic White dial with applied markers and BGW9 Super-LumiNova offers excellent legibility. Some owners express a preference for other brands' aesthetics, though they acknowledge the Leggera's quality. Overall, owners rate the Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree highly for its comfortable, lightweight construction and impressive build quality at the price point.

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