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Formex Reef 42 mmvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
25.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
L592.5
Power Reserve
56h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$2,500

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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