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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Skindiver WT Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver WT Automatic
MSRP $498

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Skindiver WT Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Skindiver WT Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Skindiver WT Automatic150m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$498

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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