Traska Freediver ArcticvsYema Navygraf Heritage

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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 Navygraf Heritage at true scale

Navygraf Heritage

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

10.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$795

lowest

$990

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
10.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

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 Navygraf Heritage

Owners widely praise the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its comfortable 39mm wearability and faithful 1970s reissue design, noting craftsmanship better than expected. Some owners report quality control issues including bezel free play and misalignment, while others find the bezel very tight to turn despite precise 120 clicks. The in-house MBP2000 movement is noted by some to be loud and run approximately +10 to +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its retro aesthetic and comfortable sizing, with noted concerns around movement accuracy and bezel action.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size and comfortable wearability are consistently praised. The in-house MBP1000 movement is mentioned as a strength by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagree on the movement's quality, with one suggesting it should not have passed quality control while others highlight it as a positive feature.

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