Side by side

Audaz Reef DivervsBrew Retrograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
15.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$375
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Audaz Reef Diver vs Brew Retrograph gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.