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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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