Which is cheaper, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

At MSRP the Zelos Salmon (sellita) is the cheaper of the two at $629, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $1,761 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Salmon (sellita).

What movement does the Zelos Salmon (sellita) run compared to the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Zelos Salmon (sellita) runs a manual caliber (ETA/Peseux 7001), while the Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Zelos Salmon (sellita)vsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Zelos Salmon (sellita)

MSRP $629

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Salmon (sellita)39mm

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Power Reserve

Salmon (sellita)—

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Water Resistance

Salmon (sellita)50m

Essence ThirtyNine100m

MSRP

Salmon (sellita)$629

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

7.6mm

10mm

Lug-to-Lug

39mm

45mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Salmon (Sellita)

Space Ghost

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA/Peseux 7001

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$629

$2,390

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