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Fears Jubilee EditionvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$2,390

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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.

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