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Audaz ADZ-2090vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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What people say

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Audaz ADZ-2090

Owners widely praise the Audaz Seafarer's versatile design, fitting for both diving and formal wear, and note its NH35 automatic movement and 200m water resistance. One owner highlights the Sea Ranger's amazing lume with a gorgeous phosphorus blue color. However, some owners criticize the Audaz Sand Color Dial as a blatant copy of iconic watches, deeming the "affordable luxury" claim disingenuous, while others express skepticism about the water resistance and call it a Rolex clone. The 42mm case is noted as being a little big on smaller wrists. Overall, owners are split on the Audaz, with praise for its lume and versatility tempered by significant criticism regarding its design originality and perceived value.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph offers vintage styling and the in-house 8T63 mechaquartz movement at an accessible price point. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ADZ-209042mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
ADZ-2090
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
ADZ-2090200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
ADZ-2090$650
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
16mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$265
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