Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Junghans Meister Automatic?

At MSRP the Junghans Meister Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,680, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $710 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Junghans Meister Automatic?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 38.4mm for the Junghans Meister Automatic — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Junghans Meister Automatic?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Junghans Meister Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Junghans Meister Automatic?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Junghans Meister Automatic.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Junghans Meister Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Junghans Meister Automatic uses the Junghans J800.1.

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