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Traska Freediver ArcticvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
6R54
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$1,700

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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