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Audaz Reef DivervsZelos Helmsman 3

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529
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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
40mm
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
SS - Frost
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$529
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