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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$999

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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 Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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