Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,215 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

manhattan-37-ifl-01

MSRP $1,199

Formex Reef 42 mm

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

MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

IFL.01

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$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.

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

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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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