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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsLucky Harvey Dragon

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Dragon
Lucky HarveyDragon
MSRP $1,899
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.

From video reviewers

The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.

Lucky Harvey Dragon

Owners report the Lucky Harvey Dragon is a solid, reliable watch, though some find it large and note the strap is not ideal. The consensus is that while it looks good in photos, its in-person appearance reflects its price point, offering reasonable quality for the cost within the Chinese watch market. One owner describes the hatch rate as frustratingly low, while another finds it consistent at level 6 but acknowledges RNG factors. Overall, owners view the Lucky Harvey Dragon as a decent value proposition for its market segment, despite some reservations about its size and strap.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Dragon43mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Dragon40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Dragon30m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Dragon$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
in-house automatic caliber
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,899
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