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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$735

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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.

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