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Sternglas BerlinvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$2,414

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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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