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Formex Essence FortyOnevsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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