Audaz Reef DivervsOrient Diver Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Audaz Reef Diver at true scale

Reef Diver

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

45mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

15.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$420

$285

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.5mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
47mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Camouflage
Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is a bold, rugged 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 available with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement starting at $269. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively for its dependable tool-watch design and robust specifications at its price point.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.

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