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Islander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148vsFormex Reef 42 mm

Q: Which is cheaper, the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 is the cheaper of the two at $385, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,029 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148.

Q: What movement does the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 uses the Seiko NH36 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Islander Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

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MSRP $385

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-14836mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148—

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148100m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148$385

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH36

Sellita SW300-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$385

$2,414

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Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148

Owners widely praise the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 for its perfect 36mm case size, noting an ideal ratio of sidewall and bezel to dial. The ice blue dial is described as "popping," and the updated logo text is appreciated. The bracelet and overall finishing are considered superb for the $190 price point, making it a significant piece for owners. On balance, owners rate the Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic Watch with Ice Blue Dial #ISL-148 highly for its exceptional value and wearability at its price.

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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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