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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.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
1939
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
1939
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
49.2mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Standard
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$290
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