Citizen Promaster FujitsubovsFormex 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.

Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo at true scale

Promaster Fujitsubo

Formex Reef 39.5 mm at true scale

Reef 39.5 mm

Diameter

41mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

56h

highest

MSRP

$1,195

lowest

$2,230

Movement

Miyota 9051

Sellita SW300-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9051
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$2,230
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Reviews

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

Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo's compact 41mm size, light titanium construction, and muted blue dial, with many appreciating its classic look and legibility from block hour hands. Some owners find it offers incredible value and a timeless, tough design, suitable as a worry-free beater or travel watch. However, opinions are split on the Mercedes hands, with some finding them distracting. A few owners feel the watch is overpriced at full retail, citing a plastic-like bezel feel and overall cheapness compared to other titanium watches, while one owner expressed concern over the winding action's confidence-inspiring feel. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo highly for its wearability and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The lightweight and durable Super Titanium case is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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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