Audaz Reef DivervsSeiko Captain Willard

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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

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

45mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

46.6mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42.7mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,300
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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

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