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Sinn U18vsTraska Venturer GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

U18
SinnU18
MSRP $3,488
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
U1844mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
U1842h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
U182,000m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
U18$3,488
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
high-strength
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
2000m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
9075
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,488
$785
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