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Formex Reef GMT
Finding alternatives to

Formex Reef GMT

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$2,235
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Formex Reef GMT is the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT ($2,995) — shared caliber (Sellita SW330-2) and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport at $1,650 (vs $2,235 for the Reef GMT) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Circula Watches Taucheruhren von CiRCULA is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW330-2) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Breitling Avenger Automatic ($4,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Circula Watches Taucheruhren von CiRCULA
Circula Watchesmicro

Taucheruhren von CiRCULA

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Formex Reef 42 mm
Formexmicro

Reef 42 mm

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,414MSRP
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Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC SIGNATURE: 0H0-A06
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC SIGNATURE: 0H0-A06

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,931MSRP
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Venezianico Nereide Titanio
Venezianicomicro

Nereide Titanio

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,250MSRP
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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT
Aigi Watchesmicro

ARCTIC GMT

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$560MSRP
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Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC 0H0-A01-B07
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC 0H0-A01-B07

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,820MSRP
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Islander Islander 43mm Automatic Dual-Time Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Sapphire Bezel Insert #ISL-50
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander 43mm Automatic Dual-Time Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Sapphire Bezel Insert #ISL-50

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G2 Meridian GMT

6 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
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Viqueria Trecento – NeroAzzurro
Viqueriamicro

Trecento – NeroAzzurro

7 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$448MSRP
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Draken Tugela GMT
Drakenmicro

Tugela GMT

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$488MSRP
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Out of Order 10th ANNIVERSARY - ULTRA BRUSHED
Out of Ordermicro

10th ANNIVERSARY - ULTRA BRUSHED

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,000MSRP
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Von Doren URÆD GMT
Von Dorenmicro

URÆD GMT

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,790MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

5 variants · Ref. GL0423
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Glycine Airman GMT
Glycine

Airman GMT

4 variants · Ref. GL0070
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

4 variants · Ref. GL0321
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident GMT 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variants · Ref. L3.890.4.06.6
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander GMT

4 variants · Sealander
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,675MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

2 variants · C60
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42

4 variants · Legend Diver
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,850MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Fujitsubo

Ref. NB6026
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variants · Ref. GL0487
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variants
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variants
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
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Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Air GMT
Citizen

Promaster Air GMT

3 variants · Promaster
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

6 variants · Avenger
42/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
40/42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,500MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 America250

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,100MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback Ocean Commitment I
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback Ocean Commitment I

Ref. 5200-0240-O52A
43.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$26,400MSRP
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

4 variants · Fifty Fathoms
42.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$20,300MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

2 variants · Aquaracer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Aquatimer

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

2 variants · Aquatimer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGH289
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGH289

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,700MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$16,700MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

3 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,840MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

7 variants · Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M
42mm·Automatic·600m WR
$8,600MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
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