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Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000vsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Monster Melter 3000
Mr Jones WatchesMonster Melter 3000
MSRP $225
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Monster Melter 3000
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Monster Melter 300040h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Monster Melter 3000
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Monster Melter 3000$225
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$2,230

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000 as a fun and cool weekend watch with nice, bright colors. The limited edition of 300 pieces sold out quickly. Some owners find the astronaut minute marker looks evil. On balance, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000 highly for its unique, cool aesthetic and fun design, despite its legibility challenges.

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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