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Audaz Reef DivervsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Essentials Daywear
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15.5mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Lume
SuperLuminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$325
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