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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395
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 Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,395
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