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Dan Henry 1970vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
1970$310
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,414

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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