Which is cheaper, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is the cheaper of the two at $915, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $1,315 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic run compared to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Pompeak Sub-AquaticvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

reef-39.5-automatic-chronometer-cosc-300m-bahama-blue

MSRP $2,230

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

Power Reserve

Sub-Aquatic38h

Reef 39.5 mm56h

Water Resistance

Sub-Aquatic200m

Reef 39.5 mm300m

MSRP

Sub-Aquatic$915

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Bahama Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

38h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$915

$2,230

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