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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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