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Formex Reef 42 mmvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Sceptre
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre
MSRP $507

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Sceptre200m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Sceptre$507

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
12.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

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