Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $2,162 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm 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 Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sheffield 1A 40mm.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSheffield 1A 40mm

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

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MSRP $2,390

Sheffield 1A 40mm

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MSRP $228

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

1A 40mm40h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$228

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