Formex Reef 42 mmvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Formex Reef 42 mm at true scale

Reef 42 mm

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48.6mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

56h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,414

$1,750

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Seiko 6R54

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$1,750
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Reviews

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

Owners widely praise the Formex Reef 42 mm for its comfortable bracelet with a micro-adjust clasp and its overall build and finish, with one owner strongly recommending it. Reviewers highlight its impressive wearability and versatility, noting the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and well-finished bracelet. One owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit and observed the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its comfortable bracelet and solid build at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing for its price, with reviewers highlighting its beautiful case, bracelet, and Lumibrite lume. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm case size and the 4 o'clock crown position. The watch features a sapphire crystal and uses the in-house 6R54 automatic movement with a three-day power reserve. Some reviewers note that the GMT function is secondary and that the bezel clicks are quieter than expected. The 4:30 date window splits opinion among enthusiasts, and it is described as a "caller GMT" rather than a true "traveller GMT." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its excellent value, quality finishing, and comfortable wearability.