Ratio
FreeDiver RTF045
A high-spec orange-dial diver at an unusually accessible price.
- Case
- 42mm
- Movement
- Automatic NH35
- Price
- $125
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G-Shock
GA-2100-1A1
A slim, monochrome G-Shock with genuine toughness and an architectural case.
The Carbon Core Guard structure keeps the familiar octagonal profile lighter and slimmer than the dimensions suggest.
Check price on Amazon$90–$99
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The review
The Carbon Core Guard structure keeps the familiar octagonal profile lighter and slimmer than the dimensions suggest.
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The trade-off is clear: the dark-on-dark display sacrifices some legibility.
Best for
A durable, low-maintenance everyday watch.
Think twice if
The dark-on-dark display sacrifices some legibility.
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