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Formex Reef 42 mmvsZelos Nova 37

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
11.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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