Elliot Brown Tyneham: 305-D06 Limited EditionvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm
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Measurements
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Tyneham: 305-D06 Limited Edition
Reef 39.5 mm
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
40h
56h
highest
MSRP
$997
lowest
$2,230
Movement
Miyota 9130
Sellita SW300-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Elliot Brown TYNEHAM: 305-D06 Limited Edition as a favorite daily driver, appreciating its design and date complication. On balance, owners rate the Elliot Brown TYNEHAM: 305-D06 Limited Edition highly for its thoughtful design and practical complications.
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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