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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

From video reviewers

The Seiko VK63 mechaquartz movement is a shared strength, noted for its instant reset and sweeping chronograph hand. The bezel action and water resistance were considered standard for the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Chrono Diver Series 1
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
49mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Camouflage
Steel
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$349
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