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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
GMT Banff

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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