Audaz Ocean RaidervsSeagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm

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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

Seagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm at true scale

Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

50mm

lowest

Thickness

15mm

lowest

15.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

1000m

highest

MSRP

$400

lowest

$1,049

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seagull ST2130

Case

3 specs
Thickness
15mm
15.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seagull ST2130
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$1,049
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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.

Seagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm

The Seagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm is praised for its fit, finish, and general quality, with one owner comparing it favorably to a Movado Series 800. Reviewers note a well-executed design, a metallic wave pattern on the dial with a blue-to-black gradient, and a domed sapphire bezel as desirable elements. One owner reports the ST2130 movement runs at +3 seconds per day. The watch features a bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case, a 5mm sapphire crystal, and a helium escape valve. Some owners find the 45mm case large but fitting, while others note a 20mm thickness. A reviewer flags excessive text on the dial and case, uneven luminous material application, and a rotating bezel with a slight rattle. One owner notes bezel fading over 5 years of commercial diving. The community is split on the bezel, with some calling the 60-click unidirectional bezel a minor quirk and another mentioning a 12-hour bezel.

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