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Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
11.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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