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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMaen Manhattan 40

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
M3.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$799

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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 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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