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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Olive Oyl Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$375

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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.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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