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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
56h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$2,414

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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