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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMaen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition
MaenManhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition
MSRP $849

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition37mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition$849

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$849

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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 Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition

Owners widely report the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition offers exceptional build quality for its price point, often seen as a step above other microbrands in the $500 range. Reviewers highlight its pared-down, dressy design with fumé dials and stripped-down indices, noting the bracelet finishing appears strong for its $899 cost. The use of a Sellita SW 200-1 movement is considered a fine compromise for affordability, and its 9.3mm thickness is a notable wearability feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition highly for its superior finishing and design at its price.

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