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Formex Reef 42 mmvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

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 Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$695

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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 Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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