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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,399
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