Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the MeisterSinger Neo Special?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $2,569 for the MeisterSinger Neo Special — a $179 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the MeisterSinger Neo Special?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the MeisterSinger Neo Special — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the MeisterSinger Neo Special?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the MeisterSinger Neo Special.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the MeisterSinger Neo Special?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the MeisterSinger Neo Special.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMeisterSinger Neo Special

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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MSRP $2,569

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Neo Special36mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Neo Special38h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Neo Special50m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Neo Special$2,569

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$2,569

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