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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-datevsFormex Reef GMT

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Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleParadive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
MSRP $949
Reef GMT
FormexReef GMT
MSRP $2,235

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41.25mm
Reef GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41h
Reef GMT56h
Water Resistance
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date200m
Reef GMT300m
MSRP
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date$949
Reef GMT$2,235

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41.25mm
42mm
Thickness
15.54mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NE15
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
41h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$949
$2,235

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

Owners rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date highly for its purposeful, no-nonsense design and bead-blasted 41.25mm steel case. The Seiko Instruments NE15B automatic movement kept good time, gaining about +4 seconds per day. One owner noted slight rub marks on the underside after some use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date well for its vintage-inspired design and reliable timekeeping.

Formex Reef GMT

The Formex Reef GMT is widely praised for its unique porthole case shape, COSC-certified Sellita SW330-2 movement with good finishing, and comfortable quick-release bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Reviewers note its robust construction, impressive specifications, and strong value proposition, with a slim 11.4mm profile accommodating 300m water resistance and an exhibition caseback. However, owners widely report the 53mm lug-to-lug span with male endlinks makes it too large for smaller wrists. Some find the bezel action stiff and potentially slippery, and a reviewer desired sharper finishing and edges, deeming the aesthetic too modernist. The GMT variant sacrifices a timing bezel unless swapped, and one owner notes sharp edges on the crown and crown guard. Overall, owners and reviewers highly rate the Formex Reef GMT for its exceptional value and well-executed features, particularly its bracelet system and COSC-certified movement.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified SW330-2 GMT movement, which is visible through a sapphire crystal display case back and beautifully decorated. The watch's water-resistance of up to 300m/1000ft is a notable feature. The 42mm diameter may be too large for smaller wrists.

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