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Audaz Reef DivervsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
0mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Camouflage
White
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$665
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