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Audaz ADZ-3030vsSeiko Captain Willard

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Audaz ADZ-3030

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 Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ADZ-303042mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
ADZ-3030
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
ADZ-3030200m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
ADZ-3030$550
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,300
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