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Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Piccard

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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 Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Piccard
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
11.4mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lemon Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
56h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$550
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