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Audaz Reef DivervsPraesidus DD-45

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Camouflage
OG
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$299
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