Traska Freediver ArcticvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Traska Freediver Arctic at true scale

Freediver Arctic

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.2mm

Thickness

n/a

12.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

45h

highest

MSRP

$795

lowest

$2,800

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 6L37

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.2mm
Finish
Polished
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6L37
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$2,800
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its slim 12.3mm case and 39.5mm diameter, making it a wearable dive watch. The automatic Seiko 6L37 movement is described as having a 45-46 hour power reserve, with one reviewer noting an accuracy of -10/+15 seconds per day. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal and 200 meters of water resistance. However, its price of A$4,650 is considered high for its specifications, and one reviewer questions Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation to be a functional and refined dive watch, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.

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