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Audaz Reef DivervsAVI-8 Flyboy Cadet

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Flyboy Cadet
AVI-8Flyboy Cadet
MSRP $160
What people say

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Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is described as a bold, rugged, and dependable tool watch with a focus on clarity and accuracy for diving. It features a 45mm 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova C3, and 300m water resistance. One owner notes it is a large, heavy watch. The Audaz Reef Diver is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is priced starting at $269. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively as a robust tool watch with a clear dial and strong water resistance for its price.

AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet

The AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet features a 41mm brushed steel case and a matte dial, with subtle nods to 1942 game elements like pixel-style fonts and a plane character. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and retails for $365 USD. One owner notes the included leather NATO strap is too thin and flimsy. Overall, the AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet is seen as a unique offering with thematic design elements at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Flyboy Cadet
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Flyboy Cadet
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Flyboy Cadet50m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Flyboy Cadet$160

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Camouflage
Green
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$160
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