Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Professional Chronograph?

At MSRP the Kobold Professional Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,450, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $940 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Professional Chronograph?

The Kobold Professional Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Professional Chronograph?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Professional Chronograph.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Kobold Professional Chronograph?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Kobold Professional Chronograph runs a manual (ETA 7760).

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsKobold Professional Chronograph

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

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MSRP $2,390

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Kobold Professional Chronograph

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MSRP $1,450

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Professional Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Professional Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Professional Chronograph100m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Professional Chronograph$1,450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 7760

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$1,450

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