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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOrient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino

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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 Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino

Owners widely praise the Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino for its classic design and value, with a subtle sunburst dial and attractive color scheme. Some owners find its size "ridiculously big" for a dress watch, while others note its suitability for smaller wrists. Reviewers flag the 30m water resistance as limited and the finishing as basic, with non-thermally blued hands and non-applied indexes. Some community members criticize the dial as too busy due to the sun and moon complication and visible screws, and others find the "fake blue hands" cheapening. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino highly for its classic looks and value at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino38.4mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino30m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino$400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Space Ghost
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6724
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
$400
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