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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Brown
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-2 b
Power Reserve
41h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$695
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