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Audaz Reef DivervsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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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 Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$299
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