Freediver

The Traska Freediver gives a familiar dive-watch silhouette an unusually practical twist: hardened steel on both the case and bracelet helps keep everyday wear from becoming a collection of scratches. The Mint Green dial is the version that best expresses its personality, bringing a soft, unexpected color to an otherwise straightforward tool watch.

The Freediver was Traska’s debut model, and successive revisions make generation worth paying attention to. More recent examples offer an on-the-fly adjustable clasp—a useful improvement if you like a close bracelet fit but need breathing room as the day warms up. On an earlier watch, establish which clasp is fitted rather than assuming it has the current arrangement. The hardening treatment is scratch-resistant, not scratch-proof; it’s a reason to enjoy wearing the watch, not expect untouched steel forever.