Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon 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 Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence Fortythree uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsSpinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Essence Fortythree

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MSRP $1,850

Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$550

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