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Sternglas KantonvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$2,414

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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