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Audaz Reef DivervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
DS2 Meridian Quartz
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$239
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