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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its legibility, extensive Super-LumiNova, and broad hands, as well as its unique dial design and cool styling with an hour hand cutout and semi-exposed case back. The titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight. It is powered by the H-30 calibre, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners feel the price is too high for what is essentially a standard model, while others find the styling justifies the cost, with one noting it was available for under $1,000. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its distinctive aesthetic and lightweight titanium construction, with some debate regarding its value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-30
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,575
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