Cestrian Master Series V3vsDuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving
Ref. cestrian-master-series-v3-black-dial-steel-bracelet-automatic-mens-watch-cm-bk001·MSRP $231
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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.
Master Series V3
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
38h
MSRP
$231
lowest
$899
Movement
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW200-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Cestrian Master Series V3 for its value and responsiveness to customer feedback, with one owner highlighting the cleaner dial as a welcome improvement. The watch is noted for its 40mm case, dependable Miyota automatic movement, 200m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and quick-release bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Cestrian Master Series V3 highly for its value at the price point.
Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm sizing and attractive dial features like depth and a sandwich chapter ring, with many appreciating the included strap options. Some owners report the bezel is difficult to turn and question its utility as a dive watch feature. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its wearability and dial aesthetics, particularly within the American microbrand space.
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