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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,000

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

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