Which is cheaper, the Lorier Falcon SIII or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Lorier Falcon SIII is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,815 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Falcon SIII or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Lorier Falcon SIII — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Falcon SIII or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Lorier Falcon SIII.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorier Falcon SIII or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Falcon SIII.

What movement does the Lorier Falcon SIII run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Lorier Falcon SIII runs a manual caliber, while the Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic (Sellita SW300-1).

Side by side

Lorier Falcon SIIIvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Lorier Falcon SIII

falcon-siii

MSRP $599

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Falcon SIII39mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Falcon SIII40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Falcon SIII50m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Falcon SIII$599

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW300-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$2,414

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lorier Falcon SIII

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorier Falcon SIII for its impressive finishing at its price point, a svelte 36mm case that evokes vintage aesthetics and fits well on smaller wrists, and a clear, domed hesalite crystal. The legible BGW9 lume and high-quality tapering bracelet are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note that the dial's diamond pattern can make minute markers difficult to read in certain light, and one owner found the lume intensity could be more consistent. The Falcon SIII utilizes the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Falcon SIII highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent finishing for the price.

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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