Audaz Reef DivervsLuminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

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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

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm at true scale

Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

n/a

Thickness

15.5mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$420

lowest

$1,695

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW220-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™+
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,695
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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.

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Owners widely praise the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its lightweight and scratch-resistant Carbonox case, which has held up well to extreme activities, and appreciate the constant lume from its tritium tubes. However, some owners report issues with the bezel rattling and have observed multiple instances of sheared lugs on the watch. One reviewer noted the rubber strap requires precise cutting and the deployant hardware is mismatched. The Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm is available on a red strap, with a black strap also offered. On balance, owners value the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its durable, lightweight carbon case and reliable tritium lume, despite some concerns about build quality and strap design.

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