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Formex Reef 42 mmvsTissot Classic Dream

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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