Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $999, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,415 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Lum-Tec M94 Bronze wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze.

What movement does the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze uses the Miyota 9075 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Lum-Tec M94 BronzevsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Lum-Tec M94 Bronze

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MSRP $999

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M94 Bronze44mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

M94 Bronze40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

M94 Bronze200m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

M94 Bronze$999

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Lume

None

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$999

$2,414

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