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Formex Reef 42 mmvsTudor Pelagos

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Pelagos40mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Pelagos70h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Pelagos500m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Pelagos$6,025

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
MT5612
Power Reserve
56h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$6,025

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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.

Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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