Traska Freediver ArcticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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 Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

40mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$795

lowest

$1,100

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.3mm
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R55
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,100
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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 Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build quality and fair price, with many noting its comfortable silicone strap. Some owners find the watch's size, thickness, and weight to be uncomfortable for smaller wrists, while others consider the size perfect. The consensus is that the Seiko Prospex Sea offers excellent value and build quality for its price.

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