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Vaer SwissvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$2,390
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