DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field WatchvsFormex 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.

DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch at true scale

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

Formex Essence ThirtyNine at true scale

Essence ThirtyNine

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$999

lowest

$2,390

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
11.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$2,390
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Reviews

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

DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

The DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch is praised for its comfortable wearability and a dial that exceeds expectations in person, featuring bright and outstanding lume. Owners note the well-finished titanium case and a unique dual-sector dial with legible hands and numerals. One owner points out slightly sharp inside edges on the lugs and a leather strap that lacks quick-release functionality. Overall, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and impressive lume.

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.

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