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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMakina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
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MEPHISTO_III (black)
MakinaMEPHISTO_III (black)
MSRP $950
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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
MEPHISTO_III (black)38h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MEPHISTO_III (black)100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.15mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$950
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