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Formex Essence Leggera FortyOnevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Essence Leggera FortyOne
FormexEssence Leggera FortyOne
MSRP $2,520
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyOne41mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyOne41h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyOne100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyOne$2,520
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Glacier
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$3,520

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What people say

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Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne

The Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne is lauded for its exceptional comfort, stemming from its ultra-light forged carbon and ceramic construction, short lugs, and signature suspension system. Reviewers highlight the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement and the compelling price point. Criticisms include a clasp that is considered too thick and lug holes that are too close for generic straps, limiting versatility for some. The push-pull crown design is noted as a potential drawback despite 100m water resistance. On balance, reviewers find the Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne a highly comfortable and well-specced watch for its price, particularly appreciating its lightweight construction.

From video reviewers

The watch's carbon fiber construction is praised for its durability and resistance to scratches. The lug-to-lug fit is slightly on the larger side, which may not suit those with smaller wrists.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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