Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 — a $2,510 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 39mm for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

MSRP $4,900

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Springfield 174—

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Springfield 174—

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Springfield 174$4,900

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Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

45mm

Thickness

10mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Water Resistance

100m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$4,900

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