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Audaz Reef DivervsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Camouflage
Indices
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Valjoux ETA7750
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$599
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