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Formex Essence FortyOnevsMaen Manhattan 三七

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Manhattan 三七
MaenManhattan 三七
MSRP $951

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Manhattan 三七37mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Manhattan 三七40h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Manhattan 三七100m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Manhattan 三七$951

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
MHV.01
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$951

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What people say

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Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence for its comfortable bracelet, excellent finishing, and slim wearability, with some considering it the best in its price range. Reviewers highlight its compelling value, sporty-chic aesthetic, and build quality that suggests a more expensive product, noting the patented suspension system and chronometer-certified movement. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the dial design is considered derivative by some. The 43mm case wears well due to its 10mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug, though some find it large on smaller wrists. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, despite its 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence highly for its exceptional comfort and build quality at its price point.

Maen Manhattan 三七

Owners are 100% satisfied with the Maen Manhattan 三七's looks and finishing quality, finding it super comfortable. Reviewers praise its modest dimensions, appealing case profile, and dial finishing with a vertical Côtes de Genève pattern, though one owner notes the dial color is deceptively different from website images. The Maen Manhattan 三七 features a thin 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, utilizing a manual-wind movement with a two-day power reserve, while another reviewer points to a different movement with an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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