Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $5,750 for the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton — a $3,360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton?

The Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton wears larger at 43.5mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsKobold Sir Ernest Shackleton

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Kobold Sir Ernest Shackleton

MSRP $5,750

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Sir Ernest Shackleton43.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Sir Ernest Shackleton—

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Sir Ernest Shackleton100m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Sir Ernest Shackleton$5,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$5,750

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