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Traska Freediver ArcticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freediver Arctic40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Freediver Arctic42h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Freediver Arctic200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Freediver Arctic$735
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
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
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$735
$1,150

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

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