Formex Essence 39 Chronometer Review - Sub $1500 Leader?

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ABOUT THIS WATCH​

The new ThirtyNine might be smaller in dimension but comes with the same detailed finishing as the original Essence. The brush finish on both case and bezel are perfectly rounded off with hand-finished mirror polished bevels. These polished chamfers can be found throughout the watch; on the machined indexes, the hands, the stainless-steel bracelet and the buckle of the new deployant clasp.

Movement
The Essence ThirtyNine is powered by Sellita's highest quality grade SW200-1 Swiss Made Automatic movement, beautifully decorated and wound by Formex's custom skeletonized rotor. Each one of these movements is certified by the COSC and undergoes the meticulous 15-day rate test to ensure extraordinary levels of mechanical accuracy and precision.

Dial
The horizontal lines on the dial are one of the watch's most defining features. To achieve the crisp lines and sharp angles, each line has been CNC machined into the dial individually. The mirror polished bevels on the indexes and hands reflect the finishing of the case. With a new green dial, we add another unique look to the Essence collection.

Straps and Clasps
For a perfect fit and more comfort on the wrist at all times, we're using the new Formex Deployant clasp with a gradual fine-adjustment system for the leather straps. The stainless steel bracelet, which reflects the same flawless finishing of the Essence's case, has a hidden Micro-Extension. All straps and the steel bracelet can be changed without the use of any tools and in just a few seconds.

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FEATURES​


  • Swiss Made Automatic movement


  • Chronometer
  • Patented Case Suspension System
  • Patented Micro-Adjustment System
  • Tool-free change of straps/bracelet







  • Sapphire crystal
  • Anti-reflective (AR) coating
  • Transparent Case Back
  • Water resistance 10 bar
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  • 4 UNIQUE DIALS​

    The horizontal lines on the dial are one of the watch's most defining features. To achieve the crisp lines and sharp angles, each line has been CNC machined into the dial individually. The mirror polished bevels on the indexes and hands reflect the finishing of the case. With a new green dial, we add another unique look to the Essence collection.

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION​

    MOVEMENT​

    Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 (self-winding) Automatic (Chronometer grade), officially certified by COSC. 26 jewels and glucydur balance wheel. Date display. Custom-built skeleton rotor with thermally blued screws. 38 hours power reserve.

    CASE​

    • Diameter: 39mm
    • Height: 10mm
    • Lug width: 20mm
    • Lug-to-lug: 45mm
    • Water resistance: 10 bar (100 metres / 330 feet)
    • Weight: 65g (case only)

    MATERIAL​

    • Bezel: Stainless steel 316L
    • Case: Stainless steel 316L
    • Glass: Sapphire crystal (front and back) with anti-reflection treatment

    STRAP​

    • Italian calf leather straps with curved spring bars, Quick Release function and carbon fiber composite folding clasp with patented Micro-Adjustment System.
    • Stainless steel bracelet with Quick Release and Micro-extension function.
    • All Essence straps and the bracelet can be changed by hand without the use of tools. The carbon fiber composite folding clasp with patented fine adjustment system can be changed without tools and can be used for all Essence ThirtyNine leather straps.

    DIAL​

    Vertical brush finish with horizontally cut lines which are CNC machined into the dial base one by one. BGW9 Super-LumiNova on hands and indexes.

    REFERENCE NUMBER​

    0333.1.6621.100

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  • Formex Essence 39 Chronometer Review - Sub $1500 Leader?

    Jan 4, 2021
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    Bruce Williams

    The new Essence offers a lot for the money. Great size, finishing, bracelet, and a chronometer certified movement. It carries welcome features like BGW9 lume, a quick release system, spring shock protection system, and a butterfly clasp extender. Looking at the colors, straps, and size options- its easy to see why this is a top contender for best value under $1500. Do you agree? Where do you think this stands?

    To Formex- excellent move on the new logo. Thanks for listening to us watch fans!


 
Very sharp executions of a cool design! :wink: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
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