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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHamilton Khaki Field Murph

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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 Field Murph

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm for its classic size, excellent value under $1000/€1000, and 100m water resistance. The white dial is noted for its crisp appearance and versatility, while the brushed case and polished bezel offer appealing finishing. One owner reports exceptional accuracy of -1 second per week with the H-10 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers flag the beige lume as slightly hard to read and the included leather strap as stiff, and the omission of the "Eureka" Morse code on the seconds hand is a missed detail for film fans. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph highly for its wearability and value proposition.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Khaki Field Murph38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Khaki Field Murph80h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Khaki Field Murph100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Khaki Field Murph$1,045

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-10
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,045
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