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Audaz ADZ-3030vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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 Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ADZ-303042mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
ADZ-3030
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
ADZ-3030200m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
ADZ-3030$550
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.2mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$315
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