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Audaz Reef DivervsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
0mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Camouflage
Salmon
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$700
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