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Formex Reef 42 mmvsLongines MINI DOLCEVITA

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
MINI DOLCEVITA
LonginesMINI DOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
MINI DOLCEVITA29mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
MINI DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
MINI DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
MINI DOLCEVITA$4,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
29mm
Thickness
11.4mm
6.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
L178.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$4,300

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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 MINI DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA's timeless styling and comfortable, unique strap design, with one reviewer calling it a versatile "Little Black Dress" watch. Some owners find the bracelet option potentially trendy and suggest the leather versions offer more enduring style. One owner notes the watch wears looser than expected, requiring a looser fit than on their own wrist. Overall, owners rate the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA highly for its elegant design and comfortable, distinctive strap at its price point.

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