AboutTime Issue #16 Fall 2018 | Page 97

AUDAZ REEF DIVER Specialized and built to withstand the rigor of Professional Diver use, the Reef Diver features an all Stainless-Steel Case and Bracelet, a Swiss or Japanese automatic movement and a sapphire crystal with AR coating and of course the ubiquitous uni-directional div- er’s bezel, in this case a 120 click version. Equipped with a helium release valve, the substantial 45mm x 15mm stainless steel Audaz is actually saturation dive rated. A mix of Brushed and high polish finishes with chamfered edges add a touch of refinement to the tactically tough watch. A sunburst dial has applied hour markers and over-size hands coated with Super Luminova C3 for brightest glow in low light conditions. On the threaded case back a diver’s helmet leaves little doubt as to the provenance of the Reef Diver. The Reef Diver can be powered by your choice either an ETA-2824 ($680) or the Seiko NH35A ($420) – both automatic winding mechanical movements with similar performance with regard to power reserve and accu- racy, although the Seiko does beat at a slightly slower 21,600 bph as opposed to the ETA at 28,800. AboutTime Magazine | 97