Audaz ADZ-3030vsMelbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

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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-3030 at true scale

ADZ-3030

Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy at true scale

Fitzroy

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$550

$336

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$336
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Reviews

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

Audaz ADZ-3030

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.

Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

Owners praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and mixed finishes on the bracelet, with one owner noting its stunning quality for the price. Some owners find the included bracelet less appealing, preferring a NATO strap, and one owner felt the watch did not meet expectations for a micro-brand. A reviewer flagged issues with bezel alignment, chronograph second hand reset, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its dial design and bracelet finishing at the price point.