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Maen Classic 36vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$2,414

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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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