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Phoibos Eagle Ray No DatevsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray No Date200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Eagle Ray No Date$480
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$2,414

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.

From video reviewers

The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.

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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