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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsLorier Hydra SIII

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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