Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Grand Seiko SBGX363?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $3,600 for the Grand Seiko SBGX363 — a $1,210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Grand Seiko SBGX363?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 32.3mm for the Grand Seiko SBGX363 — a 6.7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGX363?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Grand Seiko SBGX363 runs a quartz (Grand Seiko 9F51).

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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MSRP $3,600

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

SBGX36332.3mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

SBGX363—

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

SBGX363100m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

SBGX363$3,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

32.3mm

Thickness

10mm

9mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

39mm

Lug Width

20mm

15mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Space Ghost

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Grand Seiko 9F51

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$3,600

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