Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Marine?

At MSRP the Boldr Marine is the cheaper of the two at $439, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,411 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Marine?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Marine — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Marine?

The Boldr Marine is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Marine?

The Boldr Marine 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 Boldr Marine?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Boldr Marine uses the NH35A.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsBoldr Marine

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Boldr Marine

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MSRP $439

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Marine40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Marine40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Marine200m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Marine$439

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Defender Elewana

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$439

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