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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Dollar Diver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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