Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Aevig Thule sportswatch?

At MSRP the Aevig Thule sportswatch is the cheaper of the two at $593, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,821 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Aevig Thule sportswatch?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Aevig Thule sportswatch — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Aevig Thule sportswatch?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Aevig Thule sportswatch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Aevig Thule sportswatch?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aevig Thule sportswatch.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Aevig Thule sportswatch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Aevig Thule sportswatch uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsAevig Thule sportswatch

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

Aevig Thule sportswatch

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MSRP $593

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Thule sportswatch39mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Thule sportswatch41h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Thule sportswatch100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Thule sportswatch$593

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Superluminova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

56h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$593

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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.

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Aevig Thule sportswatch

The Aevig Thule sportswatch is widely praised for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and comfortable wearability. Owners note the NH34 GMT movement's accurate regulation, often seeing 1-2 seconds fast per day, and appreciate the excellent anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, and quick-release bracelet. Some reviewers, however, express a desire for dressier styling and sharper case angles, with one owner pointing out potential irregularities on the skeletonized hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule sportswatch highly for its original design and value.

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