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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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