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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar Olmsted for its design, quality, and customer service, with one owner highlighting a personal gift from the brand. The Oak & Oscar Olmsted Matte features a stealthy black ceramic coating on its 38mm case for scratch resistance, a clean sandwich dial with orange accents, and a modified ETA 2892A2 movement regulated in Chicago. It comes with both leather and nylon straps and was initially priced at $1,475, with production limited by the coating process. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar Olmsted highly for its thoughtful design and durable ceramic finish.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
The Olmsted FEW Edition38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
The Olmsted FEW Edition42h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
The Olmsted FEW Edition100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
The Olmsted FEW Edition$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Salmon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,775
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