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Audaz Reef DivervsDan Henry 1972

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
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 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
197241mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
197240h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
1972
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
1972$370

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$370
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