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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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