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Formex Reef 42 mmvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11.4mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$559

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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 Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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