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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsTudor 1926 39mm Automatic

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
1926 39mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
T601
Power Reserve
41h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$2,575

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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.

Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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