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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463
What people say

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$463
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