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Formex Reef 42 mmvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
SII NH36
Power Reserve
56h
42h

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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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