Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,989 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$425

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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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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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