Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum is the cheaper of the two at $2,389, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $1 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual (Hangzhou 36K1).

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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MSRP $2,389

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Quantum42mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Quantum60h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Quantum30m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Quantum$2,389

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Hangzhou 36K1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$2,389

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