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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsFears Brunswick

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Brunswick38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Brunswick40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Brunswick10m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Brunswick$3,125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
10m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$3,125

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What people say

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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.

Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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