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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSeiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition
SeikoPresage Green Enamel Limited Edition
MSRP $1,400
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.

Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition is widely praised for its beautiful, artistic, and clean green enamel dial, a feature described as super clean and a testament to master enameler Mitsuru Yokosawa's experience. Reviewers note the dial's color-changing effect is endlessly interesting and that the cedar leaf-shaped hour markers offer excellent legibility. The watch is powered by the 6R35 movement, with accuracy reported by one source as +25 to -15 seconds per day. It is housed in a 40.5mm stainless steel case with 100 meters of water resistance and was limited to 2000 pieces. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition for its stunning, handmade enamel dial and artistic design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition40.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition$1,400

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.8mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,400
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