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Traska Freediver ArcticvsMonta Atlas

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Atlas152m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
152m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Monta M-23
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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