Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Robot Watches Franz Kafka?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $2,500 for the Robot Watches Franz Kafka — a $610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Robot Watches Franz Kafka?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Robot Watches Franz Kafka — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Robot Watches Franz Kafka?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Robot Watches Franz Kafka.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence FortyOne or the Robot Watches Franz Kafka?

The Robot Watches Franz Kafka carries a 65-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence FortyOne.

What movement does the Formex Essence FortyOne run compared to the Robot Watches Franz Kafka?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence FortyOne uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Robot Watches Franz Kafka uses the G100.

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Formex Essence FortyOne

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MSRP $1,890

Robot Watches Franz Kafka

MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence FortyOne41mm

Franz Kafka39mm

Power Reserve

Essence FortyOne41h

Franz Kafka65h

Water Resistance

Essence FortyOne100m

Franz Kafka50m

MSRP

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Franz Kafka$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Arctic White

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

G100

Power Reserve

41h

65h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,890

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