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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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