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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsFears Arnos (Blue)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Arnos (Blue)40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
30.8mm
Thickness
10mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW1000-1b
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$4,604

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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.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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