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Formex Essence FortythreevsSugess Seestern S446 GMT

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Seestern S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Seestern S446 GMT$269

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$269

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What people say

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Formex Essence Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing for its price point, and a dial that plays well with light, with one owner noting the blue dial's variable appearance. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, and the leather strap and deployant are considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the watch's legible design and slim 10mm case, noting its significant value under $1,300. Some find the dial design derivative and the hardware-style logo out of place, while others consider the white dial stark. Consumer confusion exists regarding COSC versus non-COSC movement options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable, value-driven design.

Sugess Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

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