Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 42?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $7,280 for the Horage Solar Wind 42 — a $4,890 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 42?

The Horage Solar Wind 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 42?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Horage Solar Wind 42.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Horage Solar Wind 42?

The Horage Solar Wind 42 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 42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Horage Solar Wind 42 uses the Horage K1.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Horage Solar Wind 42

MSRP $7,280

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Solar Wind 4242mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Solar Wind 4265h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Solar Wind 4250m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Solar Wind 42$7,280

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

10mm

12.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

47.1mm

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

$7,280

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