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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
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
White

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
$2,175
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