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Traska Freediver ArcticvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
9S66
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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