Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

At MSRP the Akrone C-03 CTL is the cheaper of the two at $458, against $735 for the Traska Freediver Arctic — a $277 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Akrone C-03 CTL wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Traska Freediver Arctic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Traska Freediver Arctic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Akrone C-03 CTL.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Traska Freediver Arctic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Akrone C-03 CTL.

What movement does the Akrone C-03 CTL run compared to the Traska Freediver Arctic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-03 CTL uses the Soprod P024 and the Traska Freediver Arctic uses the Miyota 9039.

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Akrone C-03 CTLvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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Akrone C-03 CTL

MSRP $458

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Traska Freediver Arctic

FRD-WHT-NDT-V7

MSRP $735

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 CTL41mm

Freediver Arctic40mm

Power Reserve

C-03 CTL38h

Freediver Arctic42h

Water Resistance

C-03 CTL100m

Freediver Arctic200m

MSRP

C-03 CTL$458

Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$458

$735

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