Which is cheaper, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Typsim Architect?

At MSRP the Typsim Architect is the cheaper of the two at $999, against $2,390 for the Formex Essence ThirtyNine — a $1,391 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Typsim Architect?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Typsim Architect — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Essence ThirtyNine or the Typsim Architect?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Typsim Architect.

What movement does the Formex Essence ThirtyNine run compared to the Typsim Architect?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Typsim Architect uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsTypsim Architect

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

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MSRP $2,390

Typsim Architect

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MSRP $999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Architect36mm

Power Reserve

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Architect40h

Water Resistance

Essence ThirtyNine100m

Architect100m

MSRP

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Architect$999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Acrylic

Dial Color

Space Ghost

Black Gilt

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,390

$999

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