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Formex Reef 42 mmvsZelos Great White 43

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef 42 mm42mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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