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Audaz Reef DivervsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$415
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