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anOrdain Model 2 FumévsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
What people say

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anOrdain Model 2 Fumé

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé for its stunning, hand-crafted enamel dial, with one owner reporting near-zero accuracy deviation. Reviewers highlight the dial's unique, deep, and rich Fumé effect, noting each is distinct. Some owners find the £1500 price point high, and one questions its field watch classification due to a "designery font," suggesting it leans more towards a dress watch. A reviewer points out the flat crown feels unfinished and clashes with the case's organic shape. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé highly for its exceptional enamel dial craftsmanship.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 2 Fumé36mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Model 2 Fumé42h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Model 2 Fumé50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Model 2 Fumé$1,905
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 2 Fumé
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$2,390
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