Bulova Vintage Sea HuntervsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter at true scale

Vintage Sea Hunter

Formex Reef 39.5 mm at true scale

Reef 39.5 mm

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

56h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$2,230

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW300-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,230
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter

Owners widely praise the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 for its vintage skin diver aesthetic and coherent design, with many considering it a gem and a great value for the price, often citing the well-executed aged lume and satisfying bezel action. Some owners note the mineral crystal as a downside, preferring sapphire, and one reviewer would opt for white lume over the tan for a cleaner look. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 highly for its vintage styling and value at the price point.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, improved proportions, and compelling value under €2,000. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, unique aesthetic, and impressive specifications including 300m water resistance and a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some note the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate and the bracelet could benefit from more taper. A prototype crown protrusion issue is expected to be resolved in production. Overall, owners rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent build quality and tool-like features at its price point.

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