Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050vsRolex Submariner Date

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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 Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 at true scale

Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

14.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$375

lowest

$50,900

Movement

Seiko NH35

3235

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$50,900
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Reviews

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

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.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its exceptional build quality, refined bracelet with silky smooth operation, and its versatility as a lifelong heirloom. The date complication is considered essential by some for daily utility, while others prefer the cleaner aesthetic of the no-date model. The cyclops magnifier is a point of contention, appreciated by some for functionality and disliked by others for symmetry. Some reviewers find the watch aesthetically sterile and overly polished, preferring the character of vintage models. Availability is a significant issue, with long waitlists and grey market prices around $17-18k. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its unmatched build quality and functional date complication, despite some finding its aesthetic too sterile.

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