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What people say

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Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD

Cincinnati Watch Company owners praise its legibility and slim case, with appreciation for the hand length and design. One owner notes the watch gains approximately 2 seconds per day. The acrylic crystal and stamped clasp are identified as lower-end materials, though customer service is highlighted as excellent. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company well for its vintage-inspired design and legibility.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD45h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Multiple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
24
18
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$650
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