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

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Daywear is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $400 for the Audaz Ocean Raider — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Audaz Ocean Raider wears larger at 45mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Audaz Ocean Raider runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (6N76).

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Audaz Ocean Raider

adz-2060-07

MSRP $400

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

MSRP $325

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ocean Raider45mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

Ocean Raider—

Essentials Daywear—

Water Resistance

Ocean Raider300m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

Ocean Raider$400

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6N76

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$400

$325

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