Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Tudor Royal 38mm?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $2,675 for the Tudor Royal 38mm — a $285 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Tudor Royal 38mm?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Tudor Royal 38mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Tudor Royal 38mm?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor Royal 38mm.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Tudor Royal 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Tudor Royal 38mm uses the Tudor T601.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsTudor Royal 38mm

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Tudor Royal 38mm

MSRP $2,675

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Royal 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Royal 38mm38h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Royal 38mm100m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Royal 38mm$2,675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

Dial Color

Space Ghost

Blue

Indices

—

Applied Roman

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Tudor T601

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Complications

None

date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$2,675

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