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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$2,414

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What people say

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial at its price point.

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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