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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsPinion Pure Steel

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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