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Formex Reef 42 mmvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$299

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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.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

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