Audaz ADZ-3010vsRolex Sea-Dweller

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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-3010 at true scale

ADZ-3010

Rolex Sea-Dweller at true scale

Sea-Dweller

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

16mm

n/a

Water Resistance

1000m

1220m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$720

lowest

$14,550

Movement

Miyota 9015

3235

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
16mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Water Resistance
1000m
1220m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
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
$720
$14,550
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Reviews

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

Audaz ADZ-3010

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 Sea-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sea-Dweller's matte dial, with red lettering being called the best dial on a modern Rolex by some. Many find it wears smaller than its 43mm size suggests, offering a substantial presence that some prefer over the Submariner. However, its thickness and 215-gram weight are noted as drawbacks, with some owners finding it too large and chunky for smaller wrists, best suited for larger wrists. The presence of a cyclops on newer models is a point of contention, with some owners finding it detracts from the watch's aesthetic, while others appreciate its absence. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Rolex Sea-Dweller a superior, masculine dive watch, particularly for those with larger wrists, due to its robust build and distinctive dial.