Which is cheaper, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Formex Reef 42 mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,414, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $1,486 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Formex Reef 42 mm or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 54 hours on the LONGINES TUXEDO.

What movement does the Formex Reef 42 mm run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Formex Reef 42 mmvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reef 42 mm42mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Reef 42 mm56h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Reef 42 mm300m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Reef 42 mm$2,414

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

L895.5

Power Reserve

56h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,414

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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