Which is cheaper, the Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7 or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

At MSRP the Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7 is the cheaper of the two at $1,664, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $726 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7 or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7 or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7.

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Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7vsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Alexander Shorokhoff Vintage 7

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MSRP $1,664

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vintage 739.5mm

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Power Reserve

Vintage 741h

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Water Resistance

Vintage 750m

Essence ThirtyNine100m

MSRP

Vintage 7$1,664

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Space Ghost

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,664

$2,390

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