Formex Reef 42 mmvsVPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)

Owners widely praise the Formex Reef 42 mm for its comfortable bracelet with a micro-adjust clasp and its overall build and finish, with one owner strongly recommending it. Reviewers highlight its impressive wearability and versatility, noting the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and well-finished bracelet. One owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit and observed the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its comfortable bracelet and solid build at its price point.

The VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) is widely praised for its remarkable thinness, measuring just 9.34mm to 9.4mm for a 200m-rated automatic dive watch. Reviewers highlight the spectacular finishing quality, thoughtful details, and perfect execution, along with a scratch-resistant hard surface coating on the 39mm case. The watch features a matte black ceramic bezel with ivory-like numerals and applied indexes filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. It is powered by a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1b automatic movement. Pricing starts at EUR 2,768, with one source noting a €2,998 price point excluding VAT, considered high on paper for a microbrand but justified by technical achievements. On balance, reviewers rate the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) highly for its exceptional thinness and finishing at the price point.