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Traska Freediver ArcticvsTissot PRX Damascus Steel

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What people say

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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.

Tissot PRX Damascus Steel

The Tissot PRX Damascus Steel is noted for its unique Damascus steel case and dial, which some owners find visually appealing and appreciate the intricate pattern. One owner enjoys looking at the watch's movement. The 38mm size is considered reasonable for the price, though it may be too small for some wrists. One owner experienced a scratch that detracted from the Damascus pattern, but this was resolved by the dealer. The reviewer found the Damascus steel case and dial to be "a bit over the top." Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot PRX Damascus Steel to be a unique watch with a polarizing aesthetic, with its value tied to its distinctive material.

From video reviewers

The unique Damascus steel dial is a significant aesthetic strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
PRX Damascus Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
PRX Damascus Steel80h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
PRX Damascus Steel100m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
PRX Damascus Steel$1,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Grey
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$1,175
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