Audaz ADZ-2050vsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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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.

Audaz ADZ-2050 at true scale

ADZ-2050

Rolex Deepsea Challenge at true scale

Deepsea Challenge

Diameter

50mm

50mm

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$350

lowest

$29,100

Movement

Seiko NH35

3230

Case

5 specs
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
RLX Titanium
Finish
n/a
RLX titanium
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
3230
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$29,100
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Reviews

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

Audaz ADZ-2050

The Audaz ADZ-3030 is seen as a versatile automatic watch with a 42mm case, suitable for diving and formal occasions. Owners praise its amazing phosphorus blue lume. However, the Audaz ADZ-3030 is criticized for being a blatant copy of iconic watches, with skepticism expressed about its water resistance. One owner notes the 42mm case is a little big on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Audaz ADZ-3030 for its lume and versatility, though some express concerns about its design originality and case size.

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is widely recognized as an engineering feat and a technical showcase, with reviewers noting its construction from RLX titanium makes it exceptionally light for its 50mm size. Owners and reviewers alike describe the Rolex Deepsea Challenge as a gigantic, barely wearable beast of a watch, with one reviewer flagging a crude, charred-like brushed finish on its titanium bracelet and soft edges on the dial printing, which contrasts with the brand's usual standards. Some owners view the Rolex Deepsea Challenge as a collector's piece or proof of concept with zero practical utility due to its extreme proportions, while others appreciate its over-engineered nature. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Rolex Deepsea Challenge to be an outstanding technical achievement, though its extreme proportions limit its wearability for casual use.