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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsMaen Mahjong 36

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Mahjong 3636mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Mahjong 3640h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Mahjong 3650m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Mahjong 36$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
MHV.03
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$899

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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.

Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

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