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Schofield LightvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Light
SchofieldLight
MSRP $3,725
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Light40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Light44h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Light200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Light$3,725
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
44h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,725
$2,414

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What people say

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Schofield Light

The Schofield Light is praised for its thoughtful, nonconformist design, featuring a unique, organic, lug-less case and a clean printed dial. Reviewers note its material quality and elegant utilitarianism, with a sandblasted case and 200m water resistance. The Seiko NH34A GMT movement is a practical, albeit common, choice, though the GMT hand lacks a 24-hour scale and the dial omits a minute track. Some find the case design wears large for its dimensions. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Schofield Light for its unique aesthetic and utilitarian design at its 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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