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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOrient Star Heritage Gothic

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
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Heritage Gothic
Orient StarHeritage Gothic
MSRP $525
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Heritage Gothic38.7mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Heritage Gothic50h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Heritage Gothic50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Heritage Gothic$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.7mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Finish
—
—
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
—
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6G42
Power Reserve
41h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$525
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