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Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$445

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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 Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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