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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsGlycine Combat 6 Classic

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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.

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally legible dial with well-executed lume on markers. One owner notes the salmon dial model features a decorated Glycine Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2. A reviewer points out that while dial markers have good lume, the hands have minimal lume, and the serial number etched between the lugs is visible.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Combat 6 Classic43mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Combat 6 Classic38h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Combat 6 Classic50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Combat 6 Classic$1,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Silver
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,450
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