Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC is the cheaper of the two at $443, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,971 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

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

What movement does the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

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

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Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC

northern-lights

MSRP $443

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC43mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC200m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC$443

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$443

$2,414

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