Audaz Reef DivervsOrient M-Force AC0L

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Audaz Reef Diver at true scale

Reef Diver

Orient M-Force AC0L at true scale

M-Force AC0L

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

52mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$605

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6 Series

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
52mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6 Series
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$605
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Reviews

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

Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is a bold, rugged 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 available with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement starting at $269. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively for its dependable tool-watch design and robust specifications at its price point.

Orient M-Force AC0L

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0L for its robust build, value, and neo-retro design, with many highlighting its mirror and satin finishing that enhances its angular geometry. The watch is noted for its durability and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +3/-2 seconds per day to +12 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock bracelet quality disappointing, citing pin wear and clasp looseness, and one reviewer notes poor low-light legibility and lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient M-Force AC0L highly for its distinctive design and solid build quality at its price point.

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