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Formex Essence Leggera FortyOnevsMaen Manhattan 三七

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Essence Leggera FortyOne
FormexEssence Leggera FortyOne
MSRP $2,520
Manhattan 三七
MaenManhattan 三七
MSRP $951

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyOne41mm
Manhattan 三七37mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyOne41h
Manhattan 三七40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyOne100m
Manhattan 三七100m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyOne$2,520
Manhattan 三七$951

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Carbon
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Glacier
MHV.01
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$951

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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.

Maen Manhattan 三七

Owners are 100% satisfied with the Maen Manhattan 三七's looks and finishing quality, finding it super comfortable. Reviewers praise its modest dimensions, appealing case profile, and dial finishing with a vertical Côtes de Genève pattern, though one owner notes the dial color is deceptively different from website images. The Maen Manhattan 三七 features a thin 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, utilizing a manual-wind movement with a two-day power reserve, while another reviewer points to a different movement with an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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