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Formex Reef 42 mmvsTissot Seastar 1000

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Seastar 1000
TissotSeastar 1000
MSRP $875

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Seastar 100040mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Seastar 100080h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Seastar 1000$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded grey-black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$875

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

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