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Fears Date Boutique EditionvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Date Boutique Edition40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Date Boutique Edition15m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Date Boutique Edition$2,458
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
20mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Date Boutique Edition
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$2,414

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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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