Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Simple is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $2,081 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Oblvlo TM Simple.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oblvlo TM Simple.

What movement does the Formex Reef 39.5 mm run compared to the Oblvlo TM Simple?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Oblvlo TM Simple uses the Miyota 8215.

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Formex Reef 39.5 mmvsOblvlo TM Simple

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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

MSRP $2,230

Oblvlo TM Simple

TM-SIM

MSRP $149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

TM Simple41mm

Power Reserve

Reef 39.5 mm56h

TM Simple42h

Water Resistance

Reef 39.5 mm300m

TM Simple50m

MSRP

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

TM Simple$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Bahama Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

56h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$149

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