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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500mvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Cristallo Professional Diver 500m
Echo/NeutraCristallo Professional Diver 500m
MSRP $1,450
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m

The Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m is praised for its well-executed 42mm case with polished chamfers and a comfortable H-link bracelet, featuring a functional clasp. Reviewers note its smooth 120-click bezel and a Sellita SW279 movement with power reserve and small seconds complications. One owner flags the inner folding part of the clasp as slightly long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m highly for its functional Sellita SW279 movement and well-finished case at its $800 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.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m42mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m56h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m500m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m$1,450
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel with Helium Valve
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Space Ghost
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW279 elaboré
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$2,390
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