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Audaz Reef DivervsTraska Freediver Arctic

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

From video reviewers

The bracelet and clasp are exceptionally well-built. The hard coating adds durability for daily wear. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
0mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Camouflage
White
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$735
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