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Traska Freediver ArcticvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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