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Formex Essence FortyOnevsZelos Nova 37

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Arctic White
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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