Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,622 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A 40mm — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm 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 Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Formex Essence FortythreevsSheffield 1A 40mm

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Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Sheffield 1A 40mm

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MSRP $228

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

1A 40mm40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$228

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