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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.95mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Date Boutique Edition (Event)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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