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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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