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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsHorage Tourbillon 2

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Tourbillon 2
HorageTourbillon 2
MSRP $10,080

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Tourbillon 241mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Tourbillon 2120h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Tourbillon 2100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Tourbillon 2$10,080

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Meteorite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Horage K-TOU
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
120h
Complications
None
Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$10,080

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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.

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.

Horage Tourbillon 2

Owners and reviewers highlight the Horage Tourbillon 2's COSC-certified K-TOU movement, featuring a 120-hour power reserve and silicon components, with the tourbillon itself celebrated as a display of engineering as art. The watch is available in various materials and dial options, including Grand Feu enamel and a unique blue pattern. Pre-order prices begin at CHF 8,990 for steel and CHF 20,470 for white gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Tourbillon 2 highly for its impressive movement engineering and artistic presentation of the tourbillon at its price point.

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