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Watches/Alternatives/Formex Reef 39.5 mm

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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Case diameter
39.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
45.5 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$2,230
Formex Reef 39.5 mmThe starting point
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Closest catalog matchFormex Reef 42 mm42 mm case, 2.5 mm widerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPIslander Formex Baby REEF 39.5mm Chronometer Watch with Bahama Blue Dial #2201.1.6367.900$2,085 recorded MSRP, $145 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugPhoibos Voyager45 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Formex Reef 42 mm
Formex

Reef 42 mm

  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case. $2,414 recorded MSRP, $184 higher

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Islander Formex Baby REEF 39.5mm Chronometer Watch with Bahama Blue Dial #2201.1.6367.900
Islander

Formex Baby REEF 39.5mm Chronometer Watch with Bahama Blue Dial #2201.1.6367.900

  • $2,085 recorded MSRP, $145 lower
  • Same 39.5 mm case diameter
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Typsim 200M-N, a Stainless Steel Recreational Diving Watch with Sunray Blue Dial
Typsim

200M-N, a Stainless Steel Recreational Diving Watch with Sunray Blue Dial

  • $1,199 recorded MSRP, $1,031 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

1.7 mm thicker case

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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39
Venezianico

Nereide Tungsteno 39

  • $895 recorded MSRP, $1,335 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Phoibos Apollo
Phoibos

Apollo

  • $460 recorded MSRP, $1,770 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelos

Swordfish 3

  • $399 recorded MSRP, $1,831 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Phoibos Voyager
Phoibos

Voyager

  • $299 recorded MSRP, $1,931 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 45 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
What changes

2.5 mm thicker case

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Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watches

AT1-40SSV

  • $869 recorded MSRP, $1,361 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Wren Diver 38 Aqua
Wren

Diver 38 Aqua

  • $1,595 recorded MSRP, $635 lower
  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • 45 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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ZRC 1904 HETERIUM -METAL
ZRC 1904

HETERIUM -METAL

  • 41.5 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

$3,690 recorded MSRP, $1,460 higher

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Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195
Islander

Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195

  • $449 recorded MSRP, $1,781 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case

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MMI Watches Turret 300m V2 Retro Model Trd 02
MMI Watches

Turret 300m V2 Retro Model Trd 02

  • $383 recorded MSRP, $1,847 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

2.6 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

  • $1,640 recorded MSRP, $590 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • 49.3 mm lug-to-lug, 3.8 mm longer
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

  • $1,400 recorded MSRP, $830 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 46.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.9 mm longer
What changes

2 mm thicker case

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward

C60 Atoll 300

  • $1,320 recorded MSRP, $910 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 1.9 mm longer
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

  • $1,495 recorded MSRP, $735 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • 49.3 mm lug-to-lug, 3.8 mm longer
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

  • $1,250 recorded MSRP, $980 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.6 mm lug-to-lug, 2.1 mm longer
What changes

2.2 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

  • $1,550 recorded MSRP, $680 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 46.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.9 mm longer
What changes

2 mm thicker case

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case. $3,960 recorded MSRP, $1,730 higher

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Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 48.3 mm lug-to-lug, 2.8 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $4,120 recorded MSRP, $1,890 higher

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DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

  • 42.5 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,890 recorded MSRP, $660 higher

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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,790 recorded MSRP, $560 higher

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • $1,530 recorded MSRP, $700 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $3,190 recorded MSRP, $960 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

  • $875 recorded MSRP, $1,355 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 40 mm lug-to-lug, 5.5 mm shorter
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

  • $1,100 recorded MSRP, $1,130 lower
  • 41.3 mm case, 1.8 mm wider
  • 48.2 mm lug-to-lug, 2.7 mm longer
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case

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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

  • $405 recorded MSRP, $1,825 lower
  • 39.9 mm case, 0.4 mm wider
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case

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Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

  • $1,090 recorded MSRP, $1,140 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case

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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $1,855 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

  • $540 recorded MSRP, $1,690 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

  • $975 recorded MSRP, $1,255 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thicker case

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Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

  • $1,004 recorded MSRP, $1,226 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

  • $595 recorded MSRP, $1,635 lower
  • 41.7 mm case, 2.2 mm wider
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm longer
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case

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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

  • $825 recorded MSRP, $1,405 lower
  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • 37 mm lug-to-lug, 8.5 mm shorter
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

  • $310 recorded MSRP, $1,920 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

2 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical

  • $995 recorded MSRP, $1,235 lower
  • Same 39.5 mm case diameter
  • 46.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.9 mm longer
What changes

1.7 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400
Oris

Aquis Date Calibre 400

  • 41.5 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$5,150 recorded MSRP, $2,920 higher

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Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thicker case. $8,300 recorded MSRP, $6,070 higher

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • 38.2 mm case, 1.3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $19,900 recorded MSRP, $17,670 higher

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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain

Bathyscaphe

  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $12,500 recorded MSRP, $10,270 higher

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • 49.9 mm lug-to-lug, 4.4 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.6 mm thicker case. $7,100 recorded MSRP, $4,870 higher

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36
Breitling

Superocean Heritage Automatic 36

  • 36 mm case, 3.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $5,500 recorded MSRP, $3,270 higher

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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thicker case. $4,900 recorded MSRP, $2,670 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

  • 42 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.1 mm thicker case. $6,700 recorded MSRP, $4,470 higher

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Oris Aquis Chronograph
Oris

Aquis Chronograph

  • 43.5 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$5,000 recorded MSRP, $2,770 higher

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thicker case. $10,400 recorded MSRP, $8,170 higher

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