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Audaz Reef DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
41.7mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
4R35
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$650
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