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Formex Reef 42 mmvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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