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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Field III GMT
Gruppo GammaField III GMT
MSRP $459
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT

Owners praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT for its look and value, with specific mentions of its sandwich dial and comfortable OEM straps. One owner notes incredible quality for the price across their Gruppo Gamma watches. The watch features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH34A movement with a 41-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of -20~+40 s/day. Some find the lack of a date window a drawback for a GMT, and question its differentiation from other NH34-powered watches. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT to be a good value with quality construction for its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Field III GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Field III GMT41h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Field III GMT200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Field III GMT$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$459
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