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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$299

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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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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