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Phoibos Great WallvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Great Wall
PhoibosGreat Wall
MSRP $465
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Great Wall42mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Great Wall40h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Great Wall300m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Great Wall$465
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Bahama Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$2,230

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What people say

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Phoibos Great Wall

The Phoibos Great Wall is widely praised by owners for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence. Reviewers highlight the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial as a distinctive feature. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and unique dial design.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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