Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 39.5 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,230, against $2,750 for the Zero West RAF-C (1940) — a $520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) wears larger at 44mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

What movement does the Formex Reef 39.5 mm run compared to the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Zero West RAF-C (1940) uses the ETA 2824.

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Formex Reef 39.5 mmvsZero West RAF-C (1940)

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Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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MSRP $2,230

Zero West RAF-C (1940)

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MSRP $2,750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

RAF-C (1940)44mm

Power Reserve

Reef 39.5 mm56h

RAF-C (1940)38h

Water Resistance

Reef 39.5 mm300m

RAF-C (1940)100m

MSRP

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

RAF-C (1940)$2,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Bahama Blue

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

56h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$2,750

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