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Henry Archer ØhavvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Øhav
Henry ArcherØhav
MSRP $5,499
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Øhav40mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Øhav40h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Øhav200m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Øhav$5,499
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,499
$2,230

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What people say

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Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its quality, finish, and dial that comes alive in direct light, with applied indices creating a depth effect and good lume. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box, and its mirror-polished rehaut is a highlight. However, the date window is consistently noted as very small and illegible, and one owner found the crown could be grippier, though winding is smooth. Some owners are disappointed that the dial effect is not as bright as website photos suggest and that the pattern is identical across colorways. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial's depth effect and excellent out-of-the-box accuracy.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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