Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $5,370 for the Robot Watches ORBIS — a $2,956 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Robot Watches ORBIS.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Robot Watches ORBIS?

The Robot Watches ORBIS carries a 65-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the Formex Reef 42 mm.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Robot Watches ORBIS?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Robot Watches ORBIS uses the G100.

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Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

Robot Watches ORBIS

MSRP $5,370

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

ORBIS42mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

ORBIS65h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

ORBIS50m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

ORBIS$5,370

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

G100

Power Reserve

56h

65h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

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