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Formex Reef 42 mmvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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