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Bremont BroadswordvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$2,390

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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