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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$440
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