Elliot Brown Beachmaster Automatic: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06vsFormex Reef GMT

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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.

Elliot Brown Beachmaster Automatic: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06 at true scale

Beachmaster Automatic: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06

Formex Reef GMT at true scale

Reef GMT

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

14mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

56h

56h

MSRP

$2,820

$2,235

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,820
$2,235
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Reviews

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

Elliot Brown Beachmaster Automatic: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06 for its rugged, no-nonsense tool watch design and durable build, with its secure and easy-to-use strap system noted as a strong point. Some find the crowns slightly undersized and the case silhouette exaggerates its wrist presence, while the dial lume is considered lackluster, possibly due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of Super-LumiNova. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06 highly for its durable tool watch design and secure strap system.

Formex Reef GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Reef GMT for its impressive specifications and value, highlighting its unique porthole case shape and comfortable quick-release bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. The COSC-certified Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted for good finishing and reliable timekeeping, with a 56-hour power reserve. However, the watch's overall width and lug-to-lug span, particularly with male endlinks, are frequently cited as being too large for smaller wrists. Some reviewers also find the bezel action stiff and slippery, and the GMT model lacks a timing bezel option with lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef GMT highly for its robust construction and excellent specs at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified SW330-2 GMT movement, which is visible through a sapphire crystal display case back and beautifully decorated. The watch's water-resistance of up to 300m/1000ft is a notable feature. The 42mm diameter may be too large for smaller wrists.

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