Which is cheaper, the Audaz Ocean Raider or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $400 for the Audaz Ocean Raider — a $85 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Audaz Ocean Raider or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Audaz Ocean Raider wears larger at 45mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Audaz Ocean Raider or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Audaz Ocean Raider is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Audaz Ocean Raider run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Audaz Ocean Raider uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Audaz Ocean Raider

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MSRP $400

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ocean Raider45mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Ocean Raider—

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Ocean Raider300m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Ocean Raider$400

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$400

$315

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