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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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