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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
2892-A2
Power Reserve
41h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,145

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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 Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable profile, often noted at around 7mm to 8.4mm, making it ideal for wearability under shirt cuffs. The ETA 2892 movement is considered a strong value, though some owners report the rotor can be noisy and the winding feel unrefined, while others find the small crown difficult to manipulate. The absence of a second hand is polarizing, with some appreciating the simplicity and ease of setting, while others miss its presence. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto highly for its attractive, thin design and dial beauty at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.

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