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Audaz Reef DivervsFarer AQUAMATIC

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
38.5mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$875
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