Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Tissot Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,964 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot Tradition?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Tissot Tradition?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW300-1), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsTissot Tradition

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

Tissot Tradition

t0636103603800

MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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