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Formex Reef 39.5 mmvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Reef 39.5 mm56h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Reef 39.5 mm300m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Bahama Blue
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,230
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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