Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Henry Archer Relativ?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Relativ is the cheaper of the two at $2,199, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $191 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Henry Archer Relativ?

The Henry Archer Relativ wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Henry Archer Relativ?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Henry Archer Relativ runs a quartz.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Relativ40mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Relativ—

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Relativ—

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Relativ$2,199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

10mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

47mm

Water Resistance

100m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

Nero 40mm

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$2,199

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