Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Yema Flygraf CPA10?

At MSRP the Yema Flygraf CPA10 is the cheaper of the two at $1,614, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Yema Flygraf CPA10?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Yema Flygraf CPA10 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Yema Flygraf CPA10?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Yema Flygraf CPA10.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Yema Flygraf CPA10?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Flygraf CPA10.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Yema Flygraf CPA10?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Yema Flygraf CPA10 uses the Yema CMM.10.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsYema Flygraf CPA10

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

Yema Flygraf CPA10

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MSRP $1,614

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Flygraf CPA1040mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Flygraf CPA1040h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Flygraf CPA10100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Flygraf CPA10$1,614

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Standard

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Yema CMM.10

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$1,614

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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.

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf CPA10 for its light 40mm titanium case, slim 9.4mm profile, and excellent legibility on its blue brushed dial with applied Super-LumiNova markers. The Yema CMM.10 automatic movement is considered terrific, offering chronometric precision of -3/+5 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners appreciate the aluminum warranty card and packaging as nice touches. The watch is priced at €1,690. One owner noted concerns about the long-term reliability of older in-house movements due to mixed origins, though praised customer service under new management. Overall, owners rate the Yema Flygraf CPA10 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive, legible dial design.

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