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Formex Essence ThirtyNinevsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Essence ThirtyNine100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Space Ghost
Spitfire LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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