Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,619 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

56h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$795

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What people say

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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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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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