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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsJack Mason Pursuit Pro

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Pursuit Pro
Jack MasonPursuit Pro
MSRP $1,399
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.

Jack Mason Pursuit Pro

Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro's build quality for its price point and its impressive Lumicast Super-LumiNova lume, which provides excellent nighttime legibility. Reviewers highlight its scratch-resistant case, grippy 120-click ceramic bezel, and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, regulated in-house to ±5 seconds per day. Some owners suggest other brands for perceived greater reliability, and one notes the lume is not as strong as a Seiko Turtle's. The Jack Mason Pursuit Pro is priced at $1,399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro highly for its robust tool watch design and excellent lume at the price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Pursuit Pro40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Pursuit Pro68h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Pursuit Pro200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Pursuit Pro$1,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
41h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,399
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