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Formex Reef 39.5 mmvsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

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Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef 39.5 mm300m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Bahama Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,230
$575

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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