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Formex Reef 42 mmvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100
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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.1mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
L888.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$4,100
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