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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsFarer WORLD TIMER

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
WORLD TIMER$1,525

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
World Timer
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
41h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,525
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