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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Gold
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$650
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