Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Horage Tourbillon 2?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $10,080 for the Horage Tourbillon 2 — a $7,666 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Horage Tourbillon 2?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Horage Tourbillon 2 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Horage Tourbillon 2?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Horage Tourbillon 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Horage Tourbillon 2?

The Horage Tourbillon 2 carries a 120-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the Formex Reef 42 mm.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Horage Tourbillon 2?

The Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW300-1), while the Horage Tourbillon 2 runs a manual (Horage K-TOU).

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsHorage Tourbillon 2

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

Horage Tourbillon 2

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MSRP $10,080

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Tourbillon 241mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Tourbillon 2120h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Tourbillon 2100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Tourbillon 2$10,080

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Meteorite

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Horage K-TOU

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

120h

Complications

None

Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$10,080

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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.

Owners and reviewers highlight the Horage Tourbillon 2's COSC-certified K-TOU movement, featuring a 120-hour power reserve and silicon components, with the tourbillon itself celebrated as a display of engineering as art. The watch is available in various materials and dial options, including Grand Feu enamel and a unique blue pattern. Pre-order prices begin at CHF 8,990 for steel and CHF 20,470 for white gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Tourbillon 2 highly for its impressive movement engineering and artistic presentation of the tourbillon at its price point.

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