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Audaz Reef DivervsTissot PR516

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
37mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Camouflage
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$825
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