Which is cheaper, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 is the cheaper of the two at $734, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $1,496 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38.

What movement does the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 run compared to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 uses the Sellita SW 200-1 and the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38vsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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