Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

At MSRP the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $1,850 for the Formex Essence Fortythree — a $1,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence Fortythree.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence Fortythree or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver 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 Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Formex Essence Fortythree runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver runs a quartz.

Side by side

Formex Essence FortythreevsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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MSRP $549

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence Fortythree43mm

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver39mm

Power Reserve

Essence Fortythree38h

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver40h

Water Resistance

Essence Fortythree100m

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver200m

MSRP

Essence Fortythree$1,850

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$549

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