Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys 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 Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$3,299

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