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Dan Henry 1962vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
196240h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
1962
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
1962$280
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$2,414

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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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