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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsNivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

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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.

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic for its excellent wearability, with its 38mm size and comfortable, flat-laying case and downturned lugs fitting well on smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its slick fit and finish, unique dial options including Lapis, and strong value proposition as an integrated bracelet watch. One owner notes the Soprod P024 automatic movement offers solid performance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial aesthetics at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic$1,360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Caseback
316L Steel Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black Gem Onyx Dial, Super Lum. White Dots, Shiny Gold Applied Indexes, Applied Logo Gold color
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Soprod M100
Beat Rate
0 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,360
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