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Audaz Reef DivervsMaen Brooklyn 36

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Brooklyn 36
MaenBrooklyn 36
MSRP $639

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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.

Maen Brooklyn 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Brooklyn 36 for its attractive sunburst dials, particularly the green and tan combination, and its well-finished Jubilee bracelet that offers an expensive feel. The 36mm case size and 46mm lug-to-lug are noted as fitting smaller wrists well, with one owner finding its 12.6mm thickness surprisingly compact. The triple calendar complication is appreciated at its price point, and some find its construction and finish superior to competitors. However, some owners express concerns about potential quality control issues, with one noting an askew 12 o'clock index. There are also mixed sentiments regarding the brand's newness and the longevity of its Miyota movement compared to established Swiss brands, alongside questions about its price point relative to other options. Overall, owners rate the Maen Brooklyn 36 highly for its attractive design and value, particularly its dial and bracelet finishing.

From video reviewers

The Maen M5.1.1 features a classy dial with a strong Rolex-inspired design. The watch's finishing and quality are on par with previous Maen watches. The Maen M5.1.1 has a relatively high price compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Brooklyn 3636mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Brooklyn 36
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Brooklyn 3650m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Brooklyn 36$639

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Camouflage
M5.1.1
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$639
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