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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsZelos Swordfish 3

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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