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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,414

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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