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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,650
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