Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175vsTraska Freediver Arctic

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Measurements

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

Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 at true scale

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

Traska Freediver Arctic at true scale

Freediver Arctic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

n/a

$795

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9039

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$795
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Reviews

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

Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

Owners widely praise the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 for its vintage skin diver aesthetic and coherent design, with many considering it a gem and a great value for the price, often citing the well-executed aged lume and satisfying bezel action. Some owners note the mineral crystal as a downside, preferring sapphire, and one reviewer would opt for white lume over the tan for a cleaner look. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 highly for its vintage styling and value at the price point.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its impressive finishing, value, and elegant design, with many highlighting the durable, hardened stainless steel case and the comfortable bracelet featuring quick-release and micro-adjustments. The Miyota 9039 movement is described as a reliable workhorse. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers, and one reviewer found the bezel action gritty. Opinions are split on the bracelet comfort, with one owner finding it sharp and preferring straps, while others consider it superior to competitors' offerings. The 48mm lug-to-lug is deemed wearable on smaller wrists, particularly with the bracelet's design. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition 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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