Traska Freediver ArcticvsYema Diver

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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

Yema Diver at true scale

Diver

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Thickness

n/a

10.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$795

lowest

$990

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$990
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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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