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

47.7mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$650

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
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 4R36
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$650
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Reviews

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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

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its excellent value and classic Seiko diver charm, with owners and reviewers highlighting its robust build quality, comfortable wearability, and strong functionality. The watch is noted for its accessible price point, offering a complete experience with a distinctive design and proven functionality. Specific praise is given to its excellent lume, which captures light easily, and its bezel action, described as smoother and more precise than some alternatives. However, some owners question the value of "special editions" in general. One owner noted that while the 45mm case size is substantial, it contributes to the watch's presence, and another found the multi-lingual date function and diver's extension difficult to use, with initial bracelet adjustment being frustrating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its excellent value and robust build quality.

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