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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThreevsMaen Manhattan 三七

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

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence Leggera FortyThree43mm
Manhattan 三七37mm
Power Reserve
Essence Leggera FortyThree41h
Manhattan 三七40h
Water Resistance
Essence Leggera FortyThree100m
Manhattan 三七100m
MSRP
Essence Leggera FortyThree$2,520
Manhattan 三七$951

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
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 FortyThree

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree for its exceptionally light and comfortable forged carbon case, innovative suspension system, and detailed CNC-cut dial. The chronometer-grade Sellita SW200-1 movement is noted for its accuracy, and the bracelet is described as fantastic. Some owners find the design not to their taste, and while its 43mm size and light weight contribute to good wearability, one reviewer notes the unique style limits versatility. The watch is considered pricey for a microbrand but worth the cost due to its quality and engineering. Overall, owners rate the Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree highly for its innovative construction and comfortable wearability.

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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