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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-10
Power Reserve
41h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,275

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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