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Formex Essence FortyOnevsSugess Seestern S446 GMT

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Seestern S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Seestern S446 GMT$269

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$269

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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.

Sugess Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

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