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Farer GMTvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,414

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What people say

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Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

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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