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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,390

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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