Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Spitfire LE

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$1,799

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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.

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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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