Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West L3 Longitude?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 39.5 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,230, against $2,495 for the Zero West L3 Longitude — a $265 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West L3 Longitude?

The Zero West L3 Longitude wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West L3 Longitude?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Zero West L3 Longitude.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 39.5 mm or the Zero West L3 Longitude?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Zero West L3 Longitude.

What movement does the Formex Reef 39.5 mm run compared to the Zero West L3 Longitude?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Zero West L3 Longitude uses the Sellita SW261-1.

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Formex Reef 39.5 mmvsZero West L3 Longitude

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Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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MSRP $2,230

Zero West L3 Longitude

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MSRP $2,495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

L3 Longitude42mm

Power Reserve

Reef 39.5 mm56h

L3 Longitude41h

Water Resistance

Reef 39.5 mm300m

L3 Longitude100m

MSRP

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

L3 Longitude$2,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Bahama Blue

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW261-1

Power Reserve

56h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$2,495

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