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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVaer Atlas

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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