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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane WatchesTravis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
MSRP $899
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
What people say

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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

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

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$2,390
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