Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Resolute Type A?

At MSRP the RZE Resolute Type A is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,915 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Resolute Type A?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the RZE Resolute Type A — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Resolute Type A?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the RZE Resolute Type A.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the RZE Resolute Type A?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Resolute Type A.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the RZE Resolute Type A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the RZE Resolute Type A uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsRZE Resolute Type A

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

RZE Resolute Type A

RZE-RESA

MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Resolute Type A39mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Resolute Type A40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Resolute Type A200m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Indices

Applied

Arabic numerals

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$499

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What people say

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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.

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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