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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsYema Superman Steel CMM.10

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Superman Steel CMM.10
YemaSuperman Steel CMM.10
MSRP $1,890

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Superman Steel CMM.1039mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Superman Steel CMM.1040h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Superman Steel CMM.10300m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Superman Steel CMM.10$1,890

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Yema CMM.10
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,890

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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.

Yema Superman Steel CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 for its refined casework, including polished lug bevels and an elegant crown guard, and its comfortable 39mm x 10.5mm dimensions. The glossy black lacquer dial and bezel insert are noted for adding depth, and the in-house CMM.10 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner observing a loss of only 2 seconds over 2 days. The scales bracelet is described as gorgeous and nearly invisible on the wrist, though some find its polished center links too flashy. One reviewer flagged the signature bezel lock mechanism as flimsy and inconvenient. The CMM.10 automatic movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and is regulated to within +5/-3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Yema Steel features an in-house movement with a micro-rotor, one of the most beautiful at this price point. The watch's clasp feels a bit thin, which is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with one reviewer noting a 42-hour reserve and the other not mentioning power reserve at all.

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