Alsta NautoscaphvsAudaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alsta Nautoscaph at true scale

Nautoscaph

Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 at true scale

Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.3mm

50mm

lowest

Thickness

16.2mm

14.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$695

$375

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
16.2mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.3mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$375
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alsta Nautoscaph

Owners widely praise the Alsta Nautoscaph for its vintage-inspired design, cinematic appearances in films like "Jaws" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," and its "70s cool" aesthetic. Reviewers note its contrasting case finishes and functional, lumed dial, though the absence of a lumed numeral at 3 o'clock due to the date window is a minor drawback. One reviewer flags the watch's 15.1mm thickness and poor bracelet execution as significant issues, deeming it a "colossal failure" at its price point, while another owner suggests it is egregiously overpriced at MSRP but a fun summer piece in the $500-600 range. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided on the Alsta Nautoscaph's value and wearability, with its aesthetic appeal and cinematic provenance being its strongest selling points.

Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Owners praise the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 for its value and resemblance to higher-end dive watches. One owner finds the 42mm case a bit large for smaller wrists. The watch features a 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, blue Swiss Super Luminova, and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 well for its impressive specification set and affordability.

From video reviewers

The watch features a 42mm case, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 200m water resistance. Swiss Superluminova provides illumination.

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