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Audaz Reef DivervsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375
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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
41.8mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$375
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