Audaz Reef DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

52.6mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$1,200

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Camouflage
n/a
Lume
SuperLuminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,200
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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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its attractive PADI color scheme and dials, with many noting its robust build quality and excellent lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the value proposition, with one owner stating the bracelet exceeds expectations for its price point. Some owners find the watch chunky and potentially top-heavy, while others note the lug-to-lug measurement can be long for smaller wrists. One owner reported that the 6R35 movement in their Alpinist was not great, and another warned about the pin and collar system on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive design and value.

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