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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,414

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

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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