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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 detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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$1,575

Full specifications

Case

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

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
$1,575
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