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Formex · Reef GMT

Formex Reef GMT

GMT

$2,235Pre-order

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-lug
47mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
56h

Sellita

Sellita's GMT caliber featuring an independently adjustable 24-hour hand for dual timezone tracking. Based on the SW200 architecture with an additional GMT module, it offers a 56-hour power reserve that exceeds the base SW200's 38 hours. The true GMT function with jumping local hour allows quick timezone changes, making it a practical choice for brands building travel watches at accessible price points.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
gmt
Bracelet
fabric
Hands
baton

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6 colorways

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03The community take

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The Formex Reef GMT is widely praised for its unique porthole case shape, COSC-certified Sellita SW330-2 movement with good finishing, and comfortable quick-release bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Reviewers note its robust construction, impressive specifications, and strong value proposition, with a slim 11.4mm profile accommodating 300m water resistance and an exhibition caseback. However, owners widely report the 53mm lug-to-lug span with male endlinks makes it too large for smaller wrists. Some find the bezel action stiff and potentially slippery, and a reviewer desired sharper finishing and edges, deeming the aesthetic too modernist. The GMT variant sacrifices a timing bezel unless swapped, and one owner notes sharp edges on the crown and crown guard. Overall, owners and reviewers highly rate the Formex Reef GMT for its exceptional value and well-executed features, particularly its bracelet system and COSC-certified movement.

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