Which is cheaper, the Horage Autark Tourbillon or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $14,550 for the Horage Autark Tourbillon — a $12,136 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Horage Autark Tourbillon or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Horage Autark Tourbillon — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Horage Autark Tourbillon or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Horage Autark Tourbillon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Horage Autark Tourbillon or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Horage Autark Tourbillon carries a 72-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the Formex Reef 42 mm.

What movement does the Horage Autark Tourbillon run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Horage Autark Tourbillon uses the Horage K-TMR and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Horage Autark TourbillonvsFormex Reef 42 mm

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Horage Autark Tourbillon

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MSRP $14,550

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autark Tourbillon39.5mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Autark Tourbillon72h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Autark Tourbillon100m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Autark Tourbillon$14,550

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Horage K-TMR

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

72h

56h

Complications

Tourbillon

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$14,550

$2,414

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Horage Autark Tourbillon

The Horage Autark Tourbillon is noted for its technical achievement as an accessible Swiss-made micro-rotor tourbillon, featuring an in-house calibre with a ceramic ball bearing design and silicon components. It offers a 72-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance within a lightweight Grade 5 titanium 39.5mm case. Reviewers mention that some cosmetic aspects, like the power reserve indicator and dial color, were still being finalized on prototypes. Overall, reviewers highlight the Horage Autark Tourbillon as an audacious and accessible technical accomplishment for its price point.

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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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