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Audaz Reef DivervsPraesidus Type H-75

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245
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 Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$245
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