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Traska Freediver ArcticvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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