Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Geckota Phalanx — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsGeckota Phalanx

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Essence Fortythree

essence-automatic-chronometer-black

MSRP $1,850

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$349

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