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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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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.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is praised for its refined 39mm case with sculpted lugs and a classic dial, offering comfortable wear particularly on smaller wrists due to its 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate the Powermatic 80 movement's 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance, as well as the artistic caseback. However, the 30m water resistance may be a disappointment for some, and the bracelet, while comfortable, is not universally favored. Overall, the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is highly regarded for its comfortable wearability and impressive movement at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary39.3mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary80h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$875
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