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Audaz Reef DivervsDan Henry 1962

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
1962
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
1962
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
White
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$280
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