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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

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
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$428

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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 Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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