Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical 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 has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Formex Essence Fortythree is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical 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 Sky Racer Mechanical?

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

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Formex Essence FortythreevsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

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

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

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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