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Traska Freediver ArcticvsCIGA Design EDGE

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$299

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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