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Fears BrunswickvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.25mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$2,414

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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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