Audaz Ocean RaidervsOrient Sports Diver

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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 Ocean Raider at true scale

Ocean Raider

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Diameter

45mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

51mm

lowest

Thickness

15mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$400

lowest

$745

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.6mm
Thickness
15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
n/a
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$745
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Reviews

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

Audaz Ocean Raider

Owners report the Audaz Ocean Raider offers amazing lume, serving as a less expensive alternative to higher-end dive watches. One owner notes the watch feels a bit big on smaller wrists. Another owner describes the watch as being in 87% condition due to slight marks on the case sides and back, with a worn aftermarket strap. On balance, owners appreciate the Audaz Ocean Raider for its strong lume and value proposition, though size may be a consideration for those with smaller wrists.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

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