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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$596

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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.

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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