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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient75th Anniversary Stretto Date
MSRP $395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
75th Anniversary Stretto Date38.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
75th Anniversary Stretto Date40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
75th Anniversary Stretto Date50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
75th Anniversary Stretto Date$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$395

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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date

The Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date is praised for its classy and elegant design, featuring a beautiful sun and moon dial. Owners note its well-finished, balanced case which is lighter than other Orient divers. Some find the sun and moon complication pointless as it is not a true moonphase, and the bracelet clasp is noted as tiny. This limited edition of 2,900 pieces costs $241 and features an in-house movement. On balance, owners appreciate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date for its elegant aesthetic and refined case finishing at its price point.

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