Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Tissot PR516 is the cheaper of the two at $825, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,589 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot PR516?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Tissot PR516 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot PR516?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tissot PR516.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the Formex Reef 42 mm.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsTissot PR516

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

Tissot PR516

t1494071103100

MSRP $825

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

PR51638mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

PR51680h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

PR516100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

White

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

56h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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