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Formex Essence FortyOne

Dress

$1,890In stock

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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-lug
46.5mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Arctic White
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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6 colorways

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01The market

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Retail$1,890

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Essence FortyOne for its excellent bracelet comfort and quality, often considered best in its price class, along with good finishing and slim wearability. The watch is seen as a compelling value, offering a sporty-chic aesthetic and build quality that punches above its weight. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the bolts around the dial are polarizing. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, raising concerns about swimming, despite its 100m water resistance rating. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence FortyOne highly for its exceptional bracelet comfort and finishing at its price point.

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