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Formex Reef 42 mmvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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