DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSquale Matic S
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Measurements
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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
Matic S
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47mm
Thickness
12mm
lowest
12.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
600m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
38h
MSRP
$899
lowest
$1,525
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Squale Matic S for its superb build and finishing, with some finding its quality comparable to similarly priced Hamilton watches. The watch is noted for its comfortable, ergonomic design and vintage styling. One reviewer flags the fluorescent orange seconds hand as clashing with other accents and the lume on the indices as poor. The Squale Matic S is priced at €1,535 including VAT. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic S highly for its build quality and vintage-inspired design at its price point.
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