Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $2,248 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Formex Stratos UTC — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Formex Stratos UTC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Formex Stratos UTC.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

56h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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