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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
MSRP $2,950
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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition is praised for its anti-magnetic properties, sandwich lume dial, and overall construction quality for its price point. It features a brushed Grade 5 titanium case, a navy blue sandwich dial with an orange minute track and seconds hand, and a Sellita SW330 movement with a 56-hour power reserve. Minor drawbacks noted include bracelet sizing adjustment and lume brightness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition highly for its robust construction and unique dial design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition$2,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$2,950
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