Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Boldr Venture?

At MSRP the Boldr Venture is the cheaper of the two at $339, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,075 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Boldr Venture?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Venture — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Boldr Venture?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Venture.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the Boldr Venture?

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

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the Boldr Venture?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Boldr Venture uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsBoldr Venture

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

Boldr Venture

venture-black-dawn

MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Venture38mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Venture40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Venture200m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Black Dawn

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$339

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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.

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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