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NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date AtlanticvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date Atlantic

The NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date Atlantic is widely praised for its Bauhaus design language, sophisticated dial colors, and comfortable wearability. Owners and reviewers highlight the in-house caliber's excellent accuracy and winding rate, along with its integrated date window and 200m water resistance. Some find the watch more casual than sporty, while others appreciate its versatile tool watch aesthetic. The lume is noted as a weak point, glowing softly. Some owners report the lugs do not suit their wrists, and the bezel is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Club automatic date Atlantic highly for its excellent value and refined, casual design.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Club automatic date Atlantic41.5mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Club automatic date Atlantic42 hoursh
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Club automatic date Atlantic200m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Club automatic date Atlantic$4,050
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Space Ghost
Indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5101
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
41h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,050
$2,390
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