Audaz Reef DivervsDuxot Atlantica Diver Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Audaz Reef Diver at true scale

Reef Diver

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic at true scale

Atlantica Diver Automatic

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

50mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$420

$280

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
50mm
Lug Width
24mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$280
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is a bold, rugged 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 available with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement starting at $269. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively for its dependable tool-watch design and robust specifications at its price point.

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic as a beautiful and happy purchase, with many finding it a useful daily wearer. Reviewers and owners consistently note well-aligned bezel markings and adequate lume, along with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. However, the bezel is described as stiff to rotate, and the stamped bracelet with pin links is frequently flagged as jangly, flimsy, and uncomfortable. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 12 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic highly for its value and aesthetic appeal, despite noted comfort issues with the bracelet.

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