Which is cheaper, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

At MSRP the Depancel PISTA 24 is the cheaper of the two at $574, against $1,890 for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a $1,316 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

The Depancel PISTA 24 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Formex Essence FortyOne — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel PISTA 24.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

The Formex Essence FortyOne carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel PISTA 24.

What movement does the Depancel PISTA 24 run compared to the Formex Essence FortyOne?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel PISTA 24 uses the Miyota 9132 and the Formex Essence FortyOne uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Depancel PISTA 24vsFormex Essence FortyOne

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Depancel PISTA 24

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MSRP $574

Formex Essence FortyOne

essence-fortyone-automatic-chronometer-arctic-white

MSRP $1,890

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PISTA 2442mm

Essence FortyOne41mm

Power Reserve

PISTA 2440h

Essence FortyOne41h

Water Resistance

PISTA 2450m

Essence FortyOne100m

MSRP

PISTA 24$574

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

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Arctic White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9132

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,890

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