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Formex Reef 39.5 mmvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

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Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue40.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Reef 39.5 mm300m
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue50m
MSRP
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue$4,970

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Bahama Blue
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,230
$4,970

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue for its slim profile, Bauhaus-inspired design, and the unique midnight blue dial with a playful fluorescent green date indicator. The watch is noted for its classy appearance at an affordable price point, with its retrograde date display considered the best in its price range by one owner. The in-house DUW 6101 movement features extensive Glashütte decoration, exceeding standards for its $4,100 price. One user found the varying width of letters in the logo to be bothersome, and the intuitiveness of the date display is questioned. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue highly for its creative design and excellent value.

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