Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Odyssey 40mm?

At MSRP the Boldr Odyssey 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Odyssey 40mm?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Odyssey 40mm?

The Boldr Odyssey 40mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Boldr Odyssey 40mm?

The Boldr Odyssey 40mm carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Formex Essence Fortythree.

What movement does the Formex Essence Fortythree run compared to the Boldr Odyssey 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Boldr Odyssey 40mm uses the Miyota.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsBoldr Odyssey 40mm

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Boldr Odyssey 40mm

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MSRP $799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Odyssey 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Odyssey 40mm42h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Odyssey 40mm300m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Odyssey 40mm$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Aurora

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$799

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