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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsBrew Super Metric

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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