Audaz Reef DivervsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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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

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver at true scale

Bradner Pearl Diver

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

50mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

15mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

180m

MSRP

$420

$370

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
50mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Emerald
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$370
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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver for its great looks, impressive value, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it one of their best buys. Accuracy is reported around +3 seconds per day. The bracelet and clasp are considered poor, with lume described as mediocre, though the strap and packaging are well-received. Some owners find the 42mm case large on smaller wrists due to its 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height, though others find it acceptable with strap changes. One owner noted issues with finishing quality, including a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver highly for its attractive design and strong value proposition, despite some concerns regarding bracelet quality and case dimensions.

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