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Formex · Reef

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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$2,230
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Case

Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-lug
45.5mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Bahama Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
56h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Sellita

A slim Swiss automatic from Sellita, a pin-compatible alternative to the ETA 2892-A2, beating at 28,800 vph with roughly 42–56 hours of power reserve. Favoured by brands needing a thinner movement than the SW200.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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