Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,864 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW300-1), while the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph runs a mechanical (Seagull ST1908).

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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 Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Seagull ST1908

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$550

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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 Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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