Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree Forged Carbon

The Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree Forged Carbon is a current-production integrated bracelet watch with a forged carbon case. At 50 g it sits among the lighter integrated bracelet watches in the guide, and is priced well under the $13,300 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price

$2,190

Material

Carbon

Grade / type

Forged carbon

Weight

50 g (head only)

Water resistance

100 m

Reference

0330.4.6399.811

Type

Integrated bracelet

Case diameter

43.0 mm

Origin

Switzerland

Movement

Automatic, chronometer

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1 (COSC)

Power reserve

38 hours

Complications

Date

Colour

Black

Construction

Assembled

Caseback

Titanium

Nickel-free

Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)

Bracelet / strap

Rubber strap with Formex case suspension system

Crystal

Sapphire

Display back

Yes

Dial

Black, also other colourways

Dial colours

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Availability

Offered

Status

Current

Not published

Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet

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