Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field AutomaticvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic at true scale

The Cincinnatus Field Automatic

Formex Essence ThirtyNine at true scale

Essence ThirtyNine

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

10.8mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

65h

highest

41h

MSRP

$895

lowest

$2,390

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
65h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$2,390
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value and as a favored daily wear. Owners highlight its historical inspiration, unique design, and versatility for everyday and business-casual use. It is noted as being well-made, keeping good time, and durable for outdoor activities, with one owner stating they would pay $650 for it. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic highly for its value and suitability as a versatile daily wearer.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is widely praised for its build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. Reviewers note its 39mm case with a 10mm thickness and 45mm lug-to-lug distance, housing a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement. It includes a tool-free strap quick-release system and a patented micro-adjusting bracelet for comfort, with pricing around $1,280-$1,390. One minor inconvenience noted is the clasp's specific closing order. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value proposition.

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.