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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$2,414

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

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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