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Citizen Zenshin 60 MechanicalvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Zenshin 60 Mechanical
CitizenZenshin 60 Mechanical
MSRP $581
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin 60 Mechanical40.5mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin 60 Mechanical60h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Zenshin 60 Mechanical100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Zenshin 60 Mechanical$581
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8322
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
60h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$2,390

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical is widely praised for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Super Titanium case and its unique frosted dial texture, with many owners highlighting its excellent value. The Caliber 8322 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve and a small-seconds complication. Some owners find the dial lettering subpar and the integrated bracelet limits strap options, with one reviewer noting a desire for tighter movement regulation, though accuracy figures range from -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical highly for its titanium construction and dial finishing at its price point.

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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