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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsLum-Tec Eclipse

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Eclipse42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Eclipse40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Eclipse101m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Eclipse$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
E6
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$695

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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.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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