Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Squale 2002?

At MSRP the Squale 2002 is the cheaper of the two at $1,965, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Squale 2002?

The Squale 2002 wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Squale 2002?

The Squale 2002 is rated to 1000m versus 300m for the Formex Reef 42 mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Squale 2002?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 2002.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Squale 2002?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Squale 2002 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Formex Reef 42 mmvsSquale 2002

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Formex Reef 42 mm

MSRP $2,414

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Squale 2002

2002-blue

MSRP $1,965

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

200244mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

200238h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

20021,000m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

2002$1,965

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

56h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$1,965

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