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Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SII NH35A
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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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