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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVenezianico Nereide Bronzo 39

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Nereide Bronzo 39
VenezianicoNereide Bronzo 39
MSRP $925

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Nereide Bronzo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Nereide Bronzo 3940h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Nereide Bronzo 39200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Nereide Bronzo 39$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$925

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 for its harmonious 39mm sizing and 45.5mm lug-to-lug, noting it wears well on a 17cm wrist and appears smaller in photos than in reality. The watch is highlighted as an eye-catching diver under $1000, featuring high-quality marine bronze that patinas gracefully, a thin and versatile case, a reliable Miyota movement, excellent quality control, and 200M water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 highly for its excellent sizing and quality marine bronze at its price point.

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