Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $6,160 for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a $3,770 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 33mm for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Horage Solar Wind 33.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 33?

The Horage Solar Wind 33 carries a 65-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Horage Solar Wind 33?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Horage Solar Wind 33 uses the Horage K1.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Horage Solar Wind 33

MSRP $6,160

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Solar Wind 3333mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Solar Wind 3365h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Solar Wind 3350m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Solar Wind 33$6,160

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

33mm

Thickness

10mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

38.3mm

Lug Width

20mm

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Space Ghost

Meteorite

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Horage K1

Power Reserve

41h

65h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$6,160

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