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Formex Reef 42 mmvsZelos Artemis

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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