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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsYema Superman Heritage

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Superman Heritage
YemaSuperman Heritage
MSRP $1,004

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Superman Heritage39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Superman Heritage40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Superman Heritage300m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Superman Heritage$1,004

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
39mm Automatic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,004

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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.

Yema Superman Heritage

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Heritage for its vintage aesthetic, comfortable bracelet with drilled lugs, and impressive packaging. Reviewers highlight its striking sunburst dial and unique bezel-lock mechanism. Some owners criticize bezel play, misaligned bezels, contrasting case and bracelet finishes, and long lugs. One reviewer notes that the high-polished case and dial color variation may affect legibility for some. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Superman Heritage for its authentic 1970s vibe and vintage charm.

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