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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Blue
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 Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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