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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOrient Symphony IV

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.6mm
Thickness
10mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Champagne
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$325
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