Audaz ADZ-3040vsTraska Freediver Arctic

The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Audaz ADZ-3040 at true scale

ADZ-3040

Traska Freediver Arctic at true scale

Freediver Arctic

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$550

lowest

$735

Movement

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$735

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

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

Audaz ADZ-3040

The Audaz ADZ-3030 is seen as a versatile automatic watch with a 42mm case, suitable for diving and formal occasions. Owners praise its amazing phosphorus blue lume. However, the Audaz ADZ-3030 is criticized for being a blatant copy of iconic watches, with skepticism expressed about its water resistance. One owner notes the 42mm case is a little big on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Audaz ADZ-3030 for its lume and versatility, though some express concerns about its design originality and case size.

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.

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