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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsZelos Artemis

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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