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Traska Freediver ArcticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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