Audaz Reef DivervsJunghans Aquaris Red
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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.
Reef Diver
Aquaris Red
Diameter
45mm
46.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Thickness
15.5mm
14.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
500m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
48h
MSRP
$420
lowest
$3,220
Movement
Seiko NH35
Junghans J830
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The Junghans Aquaris Red features a sunray-brushed red dial, an internal rotating bezel, and soft iron components for magnetic field protection. Owners note a 48-hour power reserve. One owner describes the dial as matte and flat, with the aged lume, contrasting chapter ring, and red seconds hand considered a miss, and also found the case dimensions not ideal. Overall, owners are split on the aesthetic execution of the Junghans Aquaris Red, with some finding key design elements to be a miss.
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