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Sinn 836vsTraska Freediver Arctic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

836
Sinn836
MSRP $2,149
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 836

Owners widely report the Sinn 836's 43mm case is large, though its thinness is noted as a mitigating factor for wearability. Legibility is described as uniform across the dial. On balance, owners find the Sinn 836 to be a well-regarded watch for its legibility and comfortable thin profile, though some note its substantial diameter.

From video reviewers

The Sinn 836's TEGIMENT Technology steel case offers high-quality level and scratch-resistance. The watch's operation is also appreciated, with one reviewer noting it's "especially nice" with the ETA 2892-A2 caliber movement. A notable trade-off is the lack of specific details about the watch's performance or features beyond its basics.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

From video reviewers

The bracelet and clasp are exceptionally well-built. The hard coating adds durability for daily wear. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
83643mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
83638h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
836100m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
836$2,149
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
satinised/polished
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
21
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,149
$735
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