Traska Venturer (GMT) - Beautiful, Affordable & Available!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- This is a full review of the The Traska Venturer (GMT). I purchased this a few weeks ago. All opinions are my own and nobody has had any input to its content. As of 12 February 2023, you can still order yours with just a short wait.
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Sizes
03:41 - Dial
06:07 - GMT Movement
07:03 - Case
08:20 - Bracelet
09:02 - Lume
09:36 - Expedition
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I had the venturer in the same colourway. It's a gorgeous little watch with the most comfortable bracelet I think I've ever experienced. I actually had a QC issue with mine where the date wheel was misaligned. Being a multi watch collector I wore it the first few days then it went in the box for rotation. I didn't notice the misalignment until after the return window but Traska customer services had no issues providing an international shipping label. Long story short it was returned twice and eventually had the movement replaced. The company could probably have brushed me off that it was within tolerance but I was looked after brilliantly as a customer. On the one hand disappointed the issue was missed before shipping but on the other hand these things happen and its how you make it right is what really matters. Customer service is expensive for a small brand and Traska did it right.
Thanks for sharing that, great feedback for everyone to be able to read and be reassured by 👍🏻
That's great to know ! Thanks for sharing. Which country are You located in? I am in Canada so wondering about the additional fees on delivery
I will buy yours
Just received mine (white dial) really loving it. Thanks for the video
Thank you 🙂
What a video review !!! subscribed
Kind words,thank you 😊👍🏻
Pulled the trigger on this exact model for myself on Valentine's Day. I can't wait!
Perfect example of self love! 😊👍🏻
Another great video. I hope you take it to Everest-that sounds like a wonderful experience! And a wonderful ending-love the bar tab callback.
Thank you as always 😊
Great videography! Some beautiful shots. I’ve had my eye on Traska for a while now, and I may need to get one of these in this color, looks awesome
Thanks and you won’t regret it 👍🏻😊
For anyone wondering about the hardening treatment on the steel, it seems to be legit. I've had this watch since it was released and somehow this thing doesn't have a single scuff on it. Like it looks out of the box brand new still.
I'm so impressed with that that I'm honestly upset that my more expensive watches don't have the same treatment.
Agreed here, mine still looks perfect and why very pricey brands don’t do this as well is hard to fathom
Very nice videography with this review, thanks
Thank you and thanks for watching 😊
They managed here a truly versatile watch with several high-quality aspects. The basic style is executed with taste and elegance. I can't get familiar with the crown at ten, but the nice inner bezel needs something to actuate it so i won't be unfair. Definitely a do-it-all that'll have in my list.
Great versatile watch that also won't scratch too easily :)
I was torn between the black and blue dials. Ended up ordering the black one even though I have another gmt that’s 20 yo with exactly the same color way (even red gmt hand) because it probably will draw less attention in less safe places around the world. I am heading Bhutan and Vietnam (Traska’s back story) for some volunteering work.
Because of your review, I am have serious second thoughts with my choice in color.
Sighs, another watch channel to follow:)
Haha, sorry in advance for the future expenses. Never been to Bhutan but definitely on the list! I think this watch on a strap would draw little attention 👍
I have the non GMT venturer. But now I want this. Thanks a lot. Another watch channel to follow.😂😂😂
Thank you (and sorry 😉)
Excellent review and absolutely unreal production quality! This looks like a real gem of a GMT under the $1000 mark. I’d love to get my hands on a Traska one day.
Thank you so much! And yes, they really do live up to the hype…it’s rarely left my wrist 😊
Thanks for pointing out this review. I enjoyed it. I still don't know if the Venturer benefitted from all little tweaks the newest models received, but it's also a distinct and technically more complex watch. Living far away from my home country and working internationally one would think a GMT would be right up my street and on paper it is. When it comes to it, I have just never goen for it and the overall aesthetic pleasure of time only or time and date seems to generally win out qhen it comes to a purchasing decision. I'm wondering if the dial construction here, which clearly leads to an attractive saturated colour finish is also uaed in other Traska dials. Admittedly I never questioned hiw they achieve their colourwd dials, such as on the freediver and summiteer also. For me this watch is a little thick, naturally thansk to WR and gmt function and it feels big consdering your wrist size, which is bigger than mine. As said elsewhere, the current summiteer in 36mm has be severely tempted and much like you I have followed Traska for a while and it sort of feels like owning one is overdue, also because the value is clearly there. Problem is, I like many things, usually slightly more unusual designs so would I ever prioritise this? The fact I really like their logo icon is insufficient... But a smallwe size watch on a hardened bracelet... I'm still mulling it over.
Everyone who's commenting on the price, the Traska Venturer has the added bonus of hardened stainless steel and a price point that is roughly $200-$300 lower than most (if not all competition) with the Miyota 9075 movement
I had to laugh when you said you were trying too get away from the black dials. Writing this with a Mako II (black dial, of course) on my wrist. lol Anyway, it’s definitely nice looking, the enameled dial really does look good, and it doesn’t look small on your wrist despite the smallish diameter. Serious bonus points for hardening the steel.
It’s so hard to resist the monochrome 😆
Hi, I am trying to figure out but unsure, is the dial on this colorway glossy or matte?
Yes good question 😊 It has a sheen to it but not glossy/reflective if that makes sense
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviews Thanks for your response. I actually prefer non matte so that's good to hear. Contemplating between this and the olive one right now.
I have watched this video so many times as I await my order that I have probably earned Esbjorn enough money through the algorithm to reimburse him for his purchase. That’s not hyperbole.
😆 I’m most grateful for your efforts 😊👍🏻
Beautiful piece, even if just a touch small for my taste.
I never buy merch, but if I could I would buy something with your bear on it.
😆 first time I heard that one! Might have to look into it 👍🏻
Looking at ordering the venturer in this colour. How do you find the legibility with the blue and how is the lume all through the night?
Hey there, tbh it's not the most legible of colours but it sure is pretty. It's still one of my favourite watches but I'd give the steel hands against light blue a 7/10 legibility wise. Lume is good, not great. It's good on the hands where it needs to be, things like the 24 hour scale fades extremely quickly but that's to be expected. I still highly recommend it, I love mine.
Thanks for your feedback. I’d quite happily sacrifice a bit of legibility for that nice dial colour. Will you still take this to Nepal as an adventure explorers watch?
@@dharmensoneji3360 yep, still coming with me in December 👍
Good luck with the trip to Nepal. Is the traska the only watch you are taking? Is the blue dial shiny or Matt? How easy was it to resize the bracelet as well, I’m waiting for the new release in November 😅
@@dharmensoneji3360 Hey, thanks and yes only one watch (like a normal person haha). the blue dial is in between, not reflective but also not straight up matt. It's extremely easy to resize with a small screwdriver so if you havn't purchased one of those yet, do it!
Is the 10 clock crown really that loose? I've tried a few alpinists and the loose inner bezel was a deal breaker for me.
It’s fairly loose yes, but all internal bezels I’ve ever handled have been the same. I wish they were screw down also!
Thats really a shame. This wouldn't happen to be a preproduction model would it?
@@Maxiius no purchased upon release. It does stay put when turned, it’s just that friction against the skin can move it a little
A little is acceptable, alot is not. I prefer friction bezels as long as they stay put when turned. I have a seiko flightmaster and have handled some alpinists that move when you breath on them and yet my Timex Q gmt has perfect tension.
@@Maxiius hopefully someone in your network has one so you can check it out before they’re in stock, good luck 👍🏻
You mention it wears a little big for a 38.5mm. Do you think it wears similar to a 40mm?
To be a little pedantic, I’d say more like a 39.5ish wear 😊👍🏻
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviewslove the answer! Love the precision and appreciate your opinion. Hope the himayalan prep going well.
How did you screw the crown down so easily, mine seems pretty tough.
🤔mine smooth as silk
You turn it back in clockwise, correct?
@@tylerwells173 yup
So close to the perfect watch. If only the second crown was screw-in also.
Yes it would be very handy 👍🏻
How’s the accuracy?
Within specs so far, mine been about 5-7 seconds fast/day
I suspect the reason it is actually available is the price point. $700 for a microbrand is quite steep.
It could seem that way yes, but at the quality on offer it's quite the steal. Looking around to other smaller brands such as Oak & Oscar, Christopher Ward, Monta etc. this is very good value
The yellow gmt hand just doesnt go well with the light blue color of that dial.
Blue and orange are directly opposite each other as contrasting colours on the colour wheel. So, it's not an unusual combination to choose when legibility is important. But not everyone will like this of course! Thanks for your comment.
The date window is not aligned with the date
It can appear that way from certain angles in this video depending on the distortion of the camera lens, the light and the crystal. In real life, it’s aligned 👍🏻
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviews I got mine on 25/3/2023 it’s accuracy surprise me with +3 sec/d tested on time graph hope it do the same on daily wearing
I don’t like the second crown at 10…otherwise i would have bought the Venturer already.
Yeah it’s unusual but adds something a little different to the look 🙂 Thanks for the comment
Great. Another GMT watch no one will ever use/buy.
Traska has done pretty well so far
Huh? Traska site shows both the black and white dial options are sold out. So, factually,... No.
@@rethurman3rd when the review was released almost two weeks ago they were available which is unusual for a brand that usually sells out in minutes. They are working on more stock so don’t give up
It's not expensive at more than 600 USD with a Miyota movement ? Ok buddy :)
All watches are non essential of course but Jack Mason seems to have no issues taking orders for their Strat-o-timer at $999 with the same movement. Miyota movements are some of the most reliable movements around but each to their own 🙂👍
Hour pointers are not aligned. Not for a 650 dollar watch
That is just the lens playing tricks. In real life they are (you mean indices and dot?)
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviews i was talking about the markers. that might not be the case as it was aligned at the 6hr mark and on the right side but not on the right side, look at 1& 2 again
@@owaisted ah, I’m wearing it now so you mean the 1-24? They do all line up except for some reason the 22 which is a little off but they are so small it doesn’t bother me
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviews i was watching it on my phone and had it in my face, the closeup shot revealed it to me.
That’s a bit pricey for an Asian movement. This watch might not even be serviceable just because of the cheep movement.
A number of established Microbrands are using Miyota movements since the failure rate is far less than the equivalent Swss movements, so I really don't think there's any reason to be concerned about the quality nor servicability. I've certainly not had any problems to date with Miyota movements.