Which is cheaper, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 is the cheaper of the two at $380, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,034 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105.

What movement does the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 uses the Miyota 8N24 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105

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MSRP $380

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Motorsport 10541mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Motorsport 10540h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Motorsport 105100m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Motorsport 105$380

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Natulite

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8N24

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$380

$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.

Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 for its creative dial design, good contrast, and British Racing Green color, with some finding it wears smaller than its 41mm size. One owner appreciates its lack of a date window and comfortable wear on a 6.5” wrist. However, some users note Marloe's 20mm lug width can make models appear top-heavy, and a significant price increase has been observed across the brand's offerings. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 highly for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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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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