Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

At MSRP the Decima Gatekeeper is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Decima Gatekeeper — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Formex Essence Fortythree?

The Decima Gatekeeper carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Formex Essence Fortythree?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Decima GatekeepervsFormex Essence Fortythree

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Decima Gatekeeper

gatekeeper-white

MSRP $599

Formex Essence Fortythree

essence-automatic-chronometer-black

MSRP $1,850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$1,850

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