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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSpinnaker Hull

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Hull100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Volcanic Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$159

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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 Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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