Audaz Reef DivervsGlycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249

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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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

n/a

Thickness

15.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$420

lowest

$540

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
n/a
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$540
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Reviews

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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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 for its value, often finding it for around $330, significantly below its advertised price. It is considered a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, recommended as an entry into dive watches. One owner notes the lume on the 6 o'clock marker is slightly underapplied and overall lume appeared weak, though the dial itself is otherwise perfect. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 highly for its value and versatility as an accessible dive watch.

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