Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Toledano & Chan B/1.2?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $5,850 for the Toledano & Chan B/1.2 — a $3,460 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Toledano & Chan B/1.2?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 33.5mm for the Toledano & Chan B/1.2 — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Toledano & Chan B/1.2?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Toledano & Chan B/1.2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Toledano & Chan B/1.2?

The Toledano & Chan B/1.2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Formex Essence ThirtyNine.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Toledano & Chan B/1.2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Toledano & Chan B/1.2 uses the Sellita SW100.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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Toledano & Chan B/1.2

MSRP $5,850

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

B/1.233.5mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

B/1.242h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

B/1.250m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

B/1.2$5,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Space Ghost

Tahitian Mother of Pearl

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW100

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$5,850

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