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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsNodus Sector II GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
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 NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$525

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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 Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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