Audaz Ocean RaidervsRolex Deepsea

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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

Rolex Deepsea at true scale

Deepsea

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

3900m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$400

lowest

$15,550

Movement

Seiko NH35

3235

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$15,550
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Reviews

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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.

Rolex Deepsea

The Rolex Deepsea is widely seen as a substantial, well-built watch with impressive engineering. Owners and reviewers note its robust compression architecture and the caliber 3235 movement, certified to Rolex's stringent -2/+2 seconds per day standard. Some find the watch exceptionally comfortable on a Rubber B strap, while others appreciate its heft and balance on the bracelet. However, its large size and thickness are polarizing, with some finding it too big and heavy for smaller wrists or as a daily wearer, and a few consider it a showpiece rather than a practical tool unless one is a serious diver. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build, despite its polarizing size and thickness.

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