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Maen Mahjong 36vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mahjong 3636mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Mahjong 3640h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Mahjong 3650m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Mahjong 36$899
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.1mm
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
MHV.03
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$2,414

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What people say

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Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

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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