Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMarloe Watch Company Haggis Works - Pinky
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Measurements
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Essence ThirtyNine
Haggis Works - Pinky
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
10mm
9.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
41h
highest
40h
MSRP
$2,390
$449
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is widely praised for its build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. Reviewers note its 39mm case with a 10mm thickness and 45mm lug-to-lug distance, housing a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement. It includes a tool-free strap quick-release system and a patented micro-adjusting bracelet for comfort, with pricing around $1,280-$1,390. One minor inconvenience noted is the clasp's specific closing order. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value proposition.
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.
Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Haggis Works - Pinky for its comfortable, slim 38mm profile and unique design details, including a split transparent dial with magenta and cyan paint and a fun Haggis character on the date wheel. The watch is noted for its excellent lume on the hands and indices, a nice leather strap, and a casual yet stylish polished case. Some owners consider it a bargain under £450, while others feel it is expensive for its price point. One reviewer notes that the bezel's brightness and fade resistance do not match the hands and indices. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Haggis Works - Pinky highly for its distinctive aesthetics and comfortable wearability.
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