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

At MSRP the Boldr Venture Wayfarer 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 Wayfarer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Boldr Venture Wayfarer uses the Miyota 8217.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

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MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

Venture Wayfarer38mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

Venture Wayfarer40h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

Venture Wayfarer200m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Un-Dark Lt Ed

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 8217

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.

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Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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