Slim, chronometer, and a decent clasp
By Tom Hargreaves, Falmouth, Cornwall ยท
Formex are a Swiss brand, and the Reef is their diver. It's 42 mm across but a slim 11.4 mm thick, with 22 mm lugs. That thinness is the headline, I think. It sits properly flat.
The SW300-1 inside is COSC certified, 56 hours, date. 300 m, closed back, blue dial, steel bracelet. $2,085 to $2,230.
For that you get a chronometer-rated diver that's thinner than most of what's on this list at any price. The bezel has a nice action. My criticisms are the busy, slightly blingy design and the brand being lesser known, which matters if you ever want to sell it on.
For the money, hard to beat. I'd prefer a plainer dial.