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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMaen Classic 36

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$639

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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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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