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Sternglas Hamburg AutomatikvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Automatik42h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Automatik50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Hamburg Automatik$463
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$2,414

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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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