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Formex Reef 42 mmvsZelos GT

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
GT100m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
11.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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