I thought it would be an interesting experience to get up close with four very different watches from very different price points, and take a look at their movements.




Formex Essence:
Sellita SW200-1 Chronometer Grade, 41 hours, Swiss
https://formexwatch.com/watches/essence-thirtynine-automatic-chronometer-white/

MING 27.01:
Heavily modified Peseux/ETA7001, 42 hours, Swiss
https://ming.watch/products/ming-27-01

Grand Seiko SBGE275:
Spring Drive Caliber 9R16 (specially regulated), 72 hours, Japanese
https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbge275g

A Lange Soehne Saxonia Outsize Date:
Caliber L086.8, 72 hours, German
https://www.alange-soehne.com/ww-en/timepieces/saxonia/saxonia-outsize-date/saxonia-outsize-date-in-18-carat-white-gold-381-029