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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$3,545

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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 Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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