DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field WatchvsFormex Essence Fortythree

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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 Fortythree at true scale

Essence Fortythree

Diameter

39mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$999

lowest

$1,850

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$1,850
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Reviews

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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 Fortythree

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence Fortythree for its comfortable wearability, excellent finishing, and the value it offers, with reviewers highlighting its attractive and legible design. The bracelet's micro-adjust system is functional, though not on-the-fly, and the dial's play with light is a consistent positive, though some find the design derivative or the white dial stark. One owner notes the leather strap and deployant are exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence Fortythree highly for its luxury-level finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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