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Henry Archer VesterhavvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$2,414

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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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