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Traska Freediver ArcticvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$295
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