Traska Freediver ArcticvsHult Watch Company Meridian Diver

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic at true scale

Freediver Arctic

Hult Watch Company Meridian Diver at true scale

Meridian Diver

Diameter

40mm

37.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$795

$439

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
37.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43.5mm
Finish
Polished
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$439
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its impressive finishing, value, and elegant design, with many highlighting the durable, hardened stainless steel case and the comfortable bracelet featuring quick-release and micro-adjustments. The Miyota 9039 movement is described as a reliable workhorse. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers, and one reviewer found the bezel action gritty. Opinions are split on the bracelet comfort, with one owner finding it sharp and preferring straps, while others consider it superior to competitors' offerings. The 48mm lug-to-lug is deemed wearable on smaller wrists, particularly with the bracelet's design. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition 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.

Hult Watch Company Meridian Diver

The Hult Watch Company Meridian Diver is an attractive watch with a good price. Owners report its overall fit-and-finish is average. On balance, owners find the Hult Watch Company Meridian Diver to be an attractive watch at a good price, with its main drawback being average fit-and-finish.

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