Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the BOLDR x ArtStory is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,115 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the BOLDR x ArtStory.

Which has a longer power reserve, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the BOLDR x ArtStory.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR x ArtStory uses the Seiko NH35A and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

boldr-x-artstory

MSRP $299

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,414

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