Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Régulateur Handwound?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $4,250 for the Kobold Régulateur Handwound — a $1,860 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Régulateur Handwound?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Kobold Régulateur Handwound — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Kobold Régulateur Handwound?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Kobold Régulateur Handwound runs a manual (Unitas 6450).

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsKobold Régulateur Handwound

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Kobold Régulateur Handwound

MSRP $4,250

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Régulateur Handwound38mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Régulateur Handwound—

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Régulateur Handwound100m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Régulateur Handwound$4,250

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Unitas 6450

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$4,250

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