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Sinn 1739 Ag BvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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What people say

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Sinn 1739 Ag B

Owners are thrilled with the Sinn 1739 Ag B, citing its beauty as a primary reason for collection consolidation. The watch has a 30+ week waiting list and won a Red Dot award. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1739 Ag B highly for its aesthetic appeal and desirability, evidenced by its significant waiting list and design award.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1739 Ag B39mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
1739 Ag B42h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
1739 Ag B100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
1739 Ag B$2,894
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Thickness
9.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
special material: 935 Argentium* silver alloy. The advantage
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Space Ghost
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,894
$2,390
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