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Traska Freediver ArcticvsTimefactors PRS-57

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Timefactors PRS-57

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its 40mm sizing and sapphire crystal. The lume is described as decent when fully charged, glowing dimly for at least twenty minutes. Some owners find the watch's minute hand less striking than its nickname suggests and feel it resembles a vintage Rolex homage without direct copying. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its comfortable 40mm wearability and sapphire crystal at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
PRS-5740mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
PRS-5762h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
PRS-57100m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
PRS-57$1,268

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
0mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
62h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$1,268
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