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Henry Archer TidslinjevsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$2,414

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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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