Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Minase Divido?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $5,900 for the Minase Divido — a $3,510 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Minase Divido?

The Minase Divido wears larger at 40.6mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Minase Divido?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Minase Divido.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Minase Divido?

The Minase Divido carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Minase Divido?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Minase Divido uses the Minase KT7002.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMinase Divido

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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MSRP $5,900

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Divido40.6mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Divido50h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Divido50m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Divido$5,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39mm

40.6mm

Thickness

10mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

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Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel 316L

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (front and caseback)

Dial Color

Space Ghost

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Minase KT7002

Power Reserve

41h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$5,900

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