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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.

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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne for its wearability on smaller wrists, with its 33mm diameter and slim bezel making it comfortable and allowing the dial to appear larger. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's balanced dial, featuring Roman numerals and a railroad minute track, with some specifically noting the beauty of the blued steel hands and the fine details like the tiny crown logo. The enamel paint dial is considered a well-executed substitute for true enamel, offering a similar aesthetic at a more accessible price. Some owners regret the solid caseback, wishing for a display version. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 champagne highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Ludwig 33 champagne32.8mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Ludwig 33 champagne53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Ludwig 33 champagne50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Ludwig 33 champagne$2,460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
32.8mm
Thickness
10mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Champagne
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$2,460
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