Audaz Seafarer
Audaz is a model that has been round for some time, since 2016 and the model itself causes a little bit controversy, not for any massive causes, however the argument all the time is, are they a microbrand or not? A preferred microbrand watch group on Fb lists them as not, however I am unable to actually discover any data to refute it, however most do take into account it a manufacturing unit model. Both approach, they’re shipped out of Hong Kong and made there as nicely. This newest mannequin, the Audaz Seafarer is one which I not solely actually like, however really feel is a step up from earlier fashions I’ve reviewed, each in design and high quality. One other professional for this Seafarer is the worth, which is available in at $400, however it can save you 30% as nicely, making it an actual cut price.
Specs:
Stainless Metal Case and Bracelet
Case Diameter: 42mm (Excluding Crown)
Case Size (L2L): 50mm
Case Peak: 14mm
Lug width: 22mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Bezel: Bidirectional Inner turning bezel
Crown: Screw-down.
Water Resistance : 200m / 660ft
Motion: TMI NH35 – Automated Motion
Weight: 205gm
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This Audaz Seafarer is 42mm with a lug to lug of 50mm, which means this can be a very wearable watch. The primary few watches I reviewed from this model have been on the bigger facet, so this was a pleasant center floor of measurement, and as most of you already know, I believe 42mm is an ideal measurement, or on the very least my candy spot. With 50mm lug to lug, it suits my 7 1/2 inch (19.05cm) completely, and the lugs curve all the way down to make it match even higher. Even with the big twin crowns, this can be a very snug watch on the wrist.
However, you wish to know in regards to the dial, the palms, these massive crowns, so enable me to backtrack right here a bit. This mannequin is available in 6 totally different colours, certainly one of them a mom of pearl dial, one a completely lumed dial, and naturally, this one I’m reviewing, this very cool sunray inexperienced dial. The outer fringe of the dial is not actually yellow, that is a strip of lume, however it does give it a inexperienced and yellow look, and the second hand is definitely yellow, and naturally, inexperienced and yellow are a superb combo and I want extra manufacturers would do dial colours like this. Utilized markers and fats palms enable for an easy-to-read dial, and total, good easy, and clear dial, particularly for one with an inner bezel.
This dial of the Audaz Seafarer is not loaded up with textual content, as a matter of truth, this can be a very clear dial, and the interior bi-directional bezel has an important look, is embossed or stamped and the 5 min increments are all lumed, which means this watch positively has a number of lume on it. Each crowns characteristic what I assume is changing into a signature of Audaz which is the black PVD grips, they help within the grip and do give the watch a little bit extra ruggedness. Each crowns screw down, however with that, it does make screwing down the interior bezel crown a little bit difficult with out knocking it misplaced.
The case of the Audaz Seafarer sits at 14mm thick, this contains the sapphire crystal and the case again, so whereas it isn’t a brilliant skinny piece, it isn’t large like some dive watches and it truly seems smaller than it truly is, and as I stated, I discover this watch to be very wearable. The case ending is superb right here, with good crisp traces within the brushing, and the excessive polished areas, particularly on the outer bezel floor actually shine, however it will likely be the primary space to get fingerprints and if worn day by day, most likely be a number of scratches. It’s a well-finished case although, and whereas I do choose all brushed completed more often than not, it’s apparent that some chamfers and areas of sharpening actually do make the watch stand out a little bit extra.
The bracelet does seem like it was taken proper off a Seiko, however that’s not actually a con in my view, as this isn’t solely a great-looking bracelet, it’s also very strong, the top hyperlinks are good and tight, and it matches up rather well with the look of this Audaz Seafar and it’s a welcome change over the H-Hyperlink or Oyster model bracelets seen on so many different watches. The clasp is premium as nicely, thick and heavy, and really nicely made, and it has 6 micro-adjust holes to permit for an ideal match, although it’s lacking any form of dive extension, that appears to be the norm lately on watches like this. Sizing is simple utilizing a pin device, as these are customary friction pins within the hyperlinks, and this may match a big wrist for positive, as much as 8 1/2 inches. (21.59cm)
Now one space of the Audaz Seafarer that did make me cease and scratch my head, is the case again. The motion is the dependable SII NH35, and Audaz selected to make use of an exhibition case again. I’ve been fairly outspoken about my contempt of see-through case backs for actions reminiscent of this, unusual workhorse actions that I do not discover enticing. Effectively, I assume Audaz thought the NH35 wasn’t very enticing both, so that they did an etching of a minnow on the glass, in addition to a blue interior ring with all of the watch’s data. Not solely is it unattractive and the unsuitable coloration, however why not simply go along with a handsome strong metal case again? It’s the one downfall of this piece, fortuitously, nobody will actually see it, however easy is healthier generally, so Audaz, do not feel the necessity to overcomplicate issues okay?
However let’s finish on a constructive observe, and that might be the lume. It is shiny, it is throughout, and it seems to be fairly darn cool at nighttime, so what extra must be stated. It’s nicely utilized, and although it isn’t the strongest lume I’ve ever seen, it holds its personal, and you must be capable of see the time for a superb many hours at nighttime after an honest cost or a number of daylight by means of the day.
This Audaz Seafarer is a kind of watches that’s not setting the watch world on hearth and we have now seen comparable designs from many through the years, but just about every little thing about it (in addition to the wonky case again etching), is enticing and well-made . It positively looks as if it may very well be a go-to piece for a lot of, a day by day driver if you’ll, and although I didn’t strive it out on any straps, I’m positive it might look good on these as nicely, perhaps even a kind of inexperienced FKM straps from Crafter Blue or others. Many will most likely go black dial or with the total lume mannequin, as these are all the time very fashionable, however I’ve a comfortable spot for this inexperienced and yellow and assume it is without doubt one of the issues that permits it to face out from others.
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