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Formex · Reef

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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$2,230In stock

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

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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03The community take

Owners talk.

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The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, improved proportions, and compelling value under €2,000. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, unique aesthetic, and impressive specifications including 300m water resistance and a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some note the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate and the bracelet could benefit from more taper. A prototype crown protrusion issue is expected to be resolved in production. Overall, owners rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent build quality and tool-like features at its price point.

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