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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsTimefactors Commander

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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.

Timefactors Commander

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and appealing sunburst effects, all contributing to a premium feel and excellent build quality for the price. However, some owners note its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight are substantial, and the bezel numeral font is considered disproportionately small. The dial is also described as quite reflective, and the bracelet is prone to desk rash. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Commander highly for its vintage design and robust build quality at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Commander38mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Commander
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Commander300m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Commander$490

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$490
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