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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSanturce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
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.

Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

The Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch is widely praised for its satisfying 39mm size and nuanced attention to detail for its price, featuring a sandblasted steel case and excellent luminous material application. Owners and reviewers highlight the AR-coated sapphire crystal with no glare. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch highly for its detailed finishing and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch300m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch$949

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$949
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