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Formex Essence FortythreevsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Essence Fortythree
FormexEssence Fortythree
MSRP $1,850
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Fortythree43mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Essence Fortythree38h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence Fortythree100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Essence Fortythree$1,850
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$559

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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