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Formex Reef 42 mmvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
56h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

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