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Formex Essence Leggera FortyOnevsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Essence Leggera FortyOne
FormexEssence Leggera FortyOne
MSRP $2,520
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyOne41mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyOne41h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyOne100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyOne$2,520
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48mm
Material
Carbon
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,520
$239

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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