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Audaz Reef DivervsNodus Sector II Pilot

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What people say

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot

The Nodus Sector II Pilot is widely praised for its build quality, thoughtful design, and overall value, with owners specifically highlighting its comfortable 11.7mm case, 100m water resistance, and DLC-coated finish. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal, a well-executed unidirectional rotating bezel, and a textured dial with raised markers and legible hands. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another noting approximately +7 seconds per day on a regulated NH36 movement, while another states the movement is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. Some owners find the date display small, and one noted tiny tooling marks on the crown's edges and a "crunchy" crown action. The C1 lume is described as long-lasting but not exceptionally bright. On balance, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot highly for its refined aesthetics and utilitarian features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a thin, balanced wear and excellent value for its price point. Reviewers noted the NH36 movement's accuracy, with one stating it ran within COSC specifications. The lume was described as average by one reviewer.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Sector II Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Sector II Pilot41h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Sector II Pilot100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Sector II Pilot$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
47mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Camouflage
Lume
SuperLuminova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$550
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