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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSinn EZM 3F

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What people say

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

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.

Sinn EZM 3F

Owners widely praise the Sinn EZM 3F for its excellent legibility, robust bead-blasted build, and practical left-hand crown, with some noting its compact, slim wearability and smart appearance on a bracelet. One owner flags minor finishing imperfections and an awkward date window placement, and expresses a desire for tegimented scratch resistance. Overall, owners rate the Sinn EZM 3F highly for its practical mission timer design and compact wearability.

From video reviewers

The Sinn EZM 3F's Ar-Dehumidifying Technology for fogging prevention and temperature resistance is a key strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet lacked on-the-fly micro-adjustment and diver's extensions.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
EZM 3F41mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
EZM 3F38h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
EZM 3F200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
EZM 3F$1,933

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date, Pilot's Bezel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,933
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