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Formex Essence FortyOnevsSeestern S446 GMT

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Arctic White
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$299

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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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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