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Audaz Reef DivervsHELM Vanuatu

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
50mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Camouflage
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$285
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