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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVaer Calendar Field

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$189

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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 Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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