Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $4,750 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,336 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Longines CONQUEST.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Longines CONQUEST.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Longines CONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsLongines CONQUEST

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

Longines CONQUEST

L3.430.0.87.6

MSRP $4,750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

CONQUEST34mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

CONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Mother of Pearl

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

L888.5

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$4,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its versatile, aesthetically pleasing design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many highlighting its high-quality finishing and smooth winding action. Reviewers and owners alike note the watch's well-wearing size and blend of vintage and modern design elements. Some owners report the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a significant drawback impacting fit. Lume quality is also a recurring point of criticism, with one reviewer noting only the black dial version appears to have lumed hands. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-built everyday sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The elegant gold dial is a notable aspect of the Longines CONQUEST. The quartz movement may be a drawback for collectors who prefer mechanical movements. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature, with one highlighting the gold dial and the other the Blue Sunburst dial.

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