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Sinn 358 DIAPALvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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358 DIAPAL
Sinn358 DIAPAL
MSRP $4,255
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
358 DIAPAL42mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
358 DIAPAL48h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
358 DIAPAL100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
358 DIAPAL$4,255
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
15mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP L100
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
48h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,255
$2,414

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What people say

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Sinn 358 DIAPAL

The Sinn 358 DIAPAL is widely praised as a handsome, unfussy tool watch with excellent legibility and solid construction, featuring a reliable and exact second timezone complication. Owners and reviewers highlight its DIAPAL oil-free escapement and Ar-Dehumidifying technology for contributing to its accuracy, and note the 42mm brushed stainless steel case is well-sized. One reviewer flags the skeletonized GMT hand as sometimes lacking legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 358 DIAPAL highly for its robust build and practical travel watch functionality.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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