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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMonta Triumph

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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.

From video reviewers

The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.

Monta Triumph

Owners widely praise the Monta Triumph for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day. The watch features a 40mm case, 200 meters of water resistance, and a Sellita SW300-based Caliber M-22 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve. The three-link bracelet is noted for comfort and flexibility, though some desire alternative clasp mechanisms. On balance, owners rate the Monta Triumph highly for its exceptional performance and value, outperforming watches at higher price points.

From video reviewers

The Monta Triumph offers excellent finishing and a utilitarian tool watch design. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Triumph40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Triumph
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Triumph201m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Triumph$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
201m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Monta M-22
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,850
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