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Audaz Reef DivervsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Camouflage
Anacapa
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$699
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