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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsPhoibos Apollo Titanium

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Apollo Titanium
PhoibosApollo Titanium
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Apollo Titanium41mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Apollo Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Apollo Titanium300m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Apollo Titanium$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Green

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$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.

From video reviewers

The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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