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Geckota Airstream FrontiervsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Airstream Frontier
GeckotaAirstream Frontier
MSRP $299
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airstream Frontier36mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Airstream Frontier40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Airstream Frontier100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Airstream Frontier$299
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.95mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,414

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Geckota Airstream Frontier

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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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