Which is cheaper, the Feynman Timekeepers Cove or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Feynman Timekeepers Cove is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $1,185 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Feynman Timekeepers Cove or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Feynman Timekeepers Cove wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Feynman Timekeepers Cove or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Feynman Timekeepers Cove.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Feynman Timekeepers Cove or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 50 hours on the Feynman Timekeepers Cove.

What movement does the Feynman Timekeepers Cove run compared to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Feynman Timekeepers Cove uses the ETA 2895-2 and the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Feynman Timekeepers CovevsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Feynman Timekeepers Cove

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MSRP $1,045

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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MSRP $2,230

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cove40mm

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

Power Reserve

Cove50h

Reef 39.5 mm56h

Water Resistance

Cove200m

Reef 39.5 mm300m

MSRP

Cove$1,045

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Bahama Blue

Lume

C3 X1-grade Swiss SuperLuminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2895-2

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

50h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,045

$2,230

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