Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

At MSRP the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless is the cheaper of the two at $1,305, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $1,085 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsResco Hooper Diver - Stainless

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless

MSRP $1,305

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Hooper Diver - Stainless40mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Hooper Diver - Stainless—

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Hooper Diver - Stainless200m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Hooper Diver - Stainless$1,305

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

White

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$1,305

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