Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Farer Marsden?

At MSRP the Farer Marsden is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $1,345 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Farer Marsden?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the Farer Marsden — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Farer Marsden?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Farer Marsden.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Farer Marsden?

The Farer Marsden carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Farer Marsden?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Farer Marsden runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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MSRP $1,045

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Marsden35mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Marsden45h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Marsden50m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Marsden$1,045

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$1,045

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