Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,115 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Urbanist?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Urbanist?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Urbanist?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW300-1), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsRZE Urbanist

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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