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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsZelos Nova 37

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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