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Audaz ADZ-3040vsFarer AQUAMATIC

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ADZ-3040
AudazADZ-3040
MSRP $550
What people say

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

Audaz ADZ-3040

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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ADZ-304042mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
ADZ-3040
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
ADZ-3040200m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
ADZ-3040$550
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$875
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