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Audaz Reef DivervsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
G2 Meridian GMT
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15.5mm
10.8mm
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
Steel
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$399
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