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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsTissot Classic Dream

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550
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.

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 Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$550
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