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Traska Freediver ArcticvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$725

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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