Which is cheaper, the Boldr Ranger or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Boldr Ranger is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,115 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Ranger or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Ranger — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Ranger or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Ranger.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Ranger or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Ranger.

What movement does the Boldr Ranger run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Ranger uses the NH35A and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Boldr RangervsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

The bottom line

The 40mm Ranger wears 2mm narrower than the 42mm Reef 42 mm — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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Boldr Ranger

MSRP $299

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Formex Reef 42 mm

MSRP $2,414

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Boldr Ranger

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MSRP $299

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ranger40mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Ranger40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Ranger200m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Ranger$299

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Kopje

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH35A

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,414

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