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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHenry Archer Nordsø

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Nordsø40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Nordsø40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Nordsø200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Nordsø$4,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$4,999

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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.

Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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