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Watches/Alternatives/Formex Reef 42 mm

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Alternatives to the Formex Reef 42 mm

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
47 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$2,414
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Closest catalog matchFormex Reef 39.5 mm39.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPSerket Watch Co Reef X Diver$499 recorded MSRP, $1,915 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugTissot Seastar 100043 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm
Formex

Reef 39.5 mm

  • 39.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm shorter
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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ZRC 1904 HETERIUM -METAL
ZRC 1904

HETERIUM -METAL

  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

$3,290 recorded MSRP, $876 higher

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ZRC 1904 MN64 -Metal
ZRC 1904

MN64 -Metal

  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

2.6 mm thicker case. $3,290 recorded MSRP, $876 higher

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Serket Watch Co Reef X Diver
Serket Watch Co

Reef X Diver

  • $499 recorded MSRP, $1,915 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 50 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm longer
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case

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ZRC 1904 FULL TITANE – NEW
ZRC 1904

FULL TITANE – NEW

  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

7.1 mm thicker case. $4,690 recorded MSRP, $2,276 higher

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Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watches

AT1-40SSV

  • $869 recorded MSRP, $1,545 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Phoibos Great Wall
Phoibos

Great Wall

  • $465 recorded MSRP, $1,949 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER
Aigi Watches

ARCTIC DIVER

  • $480 recorded MSRP, $1,934 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch
Aigi Watches

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

  • $480 recorded MSRP, $1,934 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA AUTOMATIC round dive watch 43mm, applied markers + date + dive bezel
Aigi Watches

BARENTS SEA AUTOMATIC round dive watch 43mm, applied markers + date + dive bezel

  • $180 recorded MSRP, $2,234 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.

Porto Covo

  • $350 recorded MSRP, $2,064 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 42.5 mm lug-to-lug, 4.5 mm shorter
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m
Orient Star

M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m

  • $955 recorded MSRP, $1,459 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 49.6 mm lug-to-lug, 2.6 mm longer
What changes

3.1 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, $774 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.3 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm longer
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case

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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

  • $1,495 recorded MSRP, $919 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.3 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm longer
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • $1,530 recorded MSRP, $884 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $4,700 recorded MSRP, $2,286 higher

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

  • 42.6 mm case, 0.6 mm wider
  • 49.3 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case. $3,600 recorded MSRP, $1,186 higher

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

  • $1,500 recorded MSRP, $914 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 48.6 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm longer
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case

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Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • 45 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm shorter
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case. $3,243 recorded MSRP, $829 higher

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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$3,080 recorded MSRP, $666 higher

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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

  • $1,530 recorded MSRP, $884 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Sinn T50 GBDR
Sinn

T50 GBDR

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Same Sellita SW300-1 caliber
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $4,428 recorded MSRP, $2,014 higher

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Bremont Supermarine 500M
Bremont

Supermarine 500M

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $4,350 recorded MSRP, $1,936 higher

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward

C60 Trident Reef

  • $1,220 recorded MSRP, $1,194 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 47.9 mm lug-to-lug, 0.9 mm longer
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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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

  • $925 recorded MSRP, $1,489 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 43 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm shorter
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

  • $595 recorded MSRP, $1,819 lower
  • 41.7 mm case, 0.3 mm narrower
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm longer
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

  • $700 recorded MSRP, $1,714 lower
  • 43.6 mm case, 1.6 mm wider
  • 51 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm longer
What changes

2.6 mm thicker case

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Seiko 62MAS
Seiko

62MAS

  • $1,200 recorded MSRP, $1,214 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • 47.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm longer
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

  • $1,100 recorded MSRP, $1,314 lower
  • 41.3 mm case, 0.7 mm narrower
  • 48.2 mm lug-to-lug, 1.2 mm longer
What changes

1.1 mm thicker case

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $2,039 lower
  • 41.8 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • 46.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.2 mm shorter
What changes

1.4 mm thicker case

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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

  • $350 recorded MSRP, $2,064 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

  • $549 recorded MSRP, $1,865 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen

Promaster Fujitsubo

  • $1,195 recorded MSRP, $1,219 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch

  • $705 recorded MSRP, $1,709 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
Blancpain

Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.5 mm thicker case. $22,800 recorded MSRP, $20,386 higher

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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain

Bathyscaphe

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case. $17,100 recorded MSRP, $14,686 higher

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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain

Bathyscaphe

  • 43.6 mm case, 1.6 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thicker case. $26,000 recorded MSRP, $23,586 higher

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $6,800 recorded MSRP, $4,386 higher

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Rolex Submariner
Rolex

Submariner

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$10,050 recorded MSRP, $7,636 higher

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.9 mm thicker case. $6,100 recorded MSRP, $3,686 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case. $6,700 recorded MSRP, $4,286 higher

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

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.9 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.2 mm thicker case. $7,300 recorded MSRP, $4,886 higher

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thicker case. $8,600 recorded MSRP, $6,186 higher

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Yema Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $13,000 recorded MSRP, $10,586 higher

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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thicker case. $5,700 recorded MSRP, $3,286 higher

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Bremont S502
Bremont

S502

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.1 mm thicker case. $5,100 recorded MSRP, $2,686 higher

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