Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is the cheaper of the two at $480, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,934 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER.

What movement does the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER uses the Seiko NH35A and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVERvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER

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MSRP $480

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ARCTIC DIVER41mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

ARCTIC DIVER40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

ARCTIC DIVER200m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

ARCTIC DIVER$480

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

white

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$480

$2,414

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