Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph 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 Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$550

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