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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
25.5mm
Thickness
10mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
L592.5
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$2,500

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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