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Audaz Reef DivervsDan Henry 1975

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and color options of the dial are a shared strength. The lume performance is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's design is ultimately a hit or a miss.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
197539mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
197540h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
1975150m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
1975$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
42mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
White
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$310
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