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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsGeckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
GeckotaOcean-Scout Dive Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$375

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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 Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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