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Traska Freediver ArcticvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Polished
Satin
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9039
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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