The Best Budget Rolex Explorer Alternative? : Traska Summiteer Review

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Traska Summiter: www.traskawatch.com/summiteer
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Black Saber leather:
We are finally getting around to taking a look at my Traska Summiter. Perhaps the best budget Rolex Explorer Alternative out there. I jumped on the Kickstarter, and I'm glad I did. One of the most comfortable watches I've owned. At 38mm wide and powered with a Miyota 9039. Definitely a must-see.
A couple of notes:
1) I originally planned on reviewing this a while ago, but at the last min decided to do the Beaufort Aerotimer instead. My reasoning was that the Aerotimer was in stock, while the Traska Summiter was listed as having more available in July.
Well here we are in July and evidently, the demand has been so great there aren't any. In fact, they have shut down the waitlist. So looks like this may turn into another Helm type situation. So if you are interested sign up for the waitlist and keep your fingers crossed.
2) If you check out the Lume Comparison Timelapse it almost looks like the second hand is going backward. Pretty Trippy, but all an optical illusion. No clue how that works, but I might look into it. I know I set the camera for 15-second intervals, and it's running 24 frames per second. So might have to try that again to see what happens.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links, I am an Amazon, AVI-8, Armilla, Aliexpress, Spinnaker, eBay and Phoibos affiliate so I would earn a small commission on qualified purchases. But most of the time Amazon is just the best source to link something just to get a look. I always encourage you to shop around and find the best price.
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24 июл 2020

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@dparis2172 4 года назад

Another great review. Those side shots, of the case profile, are perfect. I think the Summiteer skews decidedly to the casual side of GADA, particularly with the second hand, in any available color, and the matte, printed dial. I'm holding out for the upcoming releases from Nodus (Contrail 2, if they offer a fixed bezel), or Halios (Universa) as my GADA watch.

@scottlisson7055 4 года назад

Great review as always, Shane. Keep ‘em coming.

@RobinsWatchJourney 4 года назад

Great review. I have the Summiteer and the Free Diver and greatly enjoy both. Both are a great value for what I got.

@SecondHourWatches 4 года назад

I think you made the right choice on the seconds hand colour. It gives it just enough pop. And your observation regarding the cleanliness of the other hands is spot on.

@andreaiacolina 4 года назад

Traska is a very interesting brand. Their watches have always an original design and the quality is there, for a reasonable price. This Summiteer is no exception.

@JusttheWatch 4 года назад

I really like the way it looks with that red second hand too. Nice choice. The thinness is also really impressive. I like it!

@jasons6344 4 года назад

Excellent review and a really nice looking watch.

@KameronMurphy 4 года назад

I've always wondered how it would compare to sinn 556a, surprised that more people don't make that comparison

@surfitli 4 года назад

Nice review. I have the Currant Freediver. Got it late last year. Got the grey with steel bezel. It’s a great watch, nice clean design. This version has 200m we, the original had 100m. It’s actually thin considering it has an NH38. This Summiter is nice. However, I could not help notice in the macro shots that they missed some spots when they painted the dial. Looks like it was spray painted. I’m sure it can’t be seen with the naked eye.

@13Hangfire 3 года назад

The Traska Summiteer... an instant *Classic!*

@danielhristov6175 3 года назад

Classy, simple, beautiful, no bezel, screw down crown, blue dial, red second hand... thank you sir... been looking for one of those for ages

@tellingtime4537 4 года назад

Hey man I've always liked your videos, but I just published my own review and I gotta say, now I really respect the effort you put into these videos for us!!! Keep them coming!

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Thanks. Yah I'm a bit crazy for doing it this way.

@halfpastblog 4 года назад

Another great review, buddy! The finish on the hands will hopefully be improved down the road but the missed opportunity here is not lengthening the hour hand to almost reach the edge of the inner circle.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Hopefully it should be an easy fix. It is one of the first Kickstarter watches put out during the pandemic. So it's possible that it was just an oversight during production and QC never caught it. Pretty hard to see unless you zoom in.

@MrOstefar 4 года назад

Hey Shane, thanks for the review, which is one that I have been looking forward to. The field watch type was never my favorite style (especially because of the usual missing date), but it has grown on me, especially after watching your Orient-Seiko-Hamilton video a couple of times. Looking at different types, I have thought that the Traska looked like a professional and thorough product, homaging the Rolex without going too close. There is of course some way from a 100 dollar Bliger and a 500 dollar Traska, but I have not really seen anything better value for money in between. Take care.

@77cjam 4 года назад

Given I've never been a fan of the Explorer, needless to say this one isn't on my wish list. However if you do like it, looks like a well made watch. Glad you enjoy it, which lets be honest is the most important aspect of wearing a watch. What others think really doesn't matter. Very good review as always 👍

@WizardWatch 4 года назад

Nice classy field watch ..... Great Alternative to the explorer , I really dig the exhibition caseback ! love it !!

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

It's a pretty good package.

@TheeYellowDart 4 года назад

Great review as always. I enjoy listening to your assessment. Off topic question, who makes the grey Kydex in your vid?

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Thanks. It's the Protos-M from Black Arch Holsters. Maybe a little pricey, but the best hybrid iwb I've found.

@evanspivack2714 4 года назад

Very nice watch... Definitely nice with the red second hand. The handset shape is beautiful, but I agree they should be better finished. I would go with applied numerals, but overall a really sweet package. Perfect size, too. I like the metal coating, curious to know if it holds up long term. Congrats on the nice pick up!

@leyay7540 4 года назад

Thanks for a good review. Aesthetically it's not my cup of tea, but I agree it could be a good field watch in this price range.

@tylertsang4657 4 года назад

Waited for this review and it was well worth it with stunning shots of a beautiful watch! Let’s see how the revised priority list works out for orders.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Thanks. Evidently Jon wasn't expecting that much of a demand. Hopefully he orders a bigger batch next time.

@eazye619 4 года назад

This is the best modern Explorer budget alternative. The Vaer C3 Tradition black(its quartz) is the best vintage Explorer budget alternative and ill get mine this week! Plus Vaer is making an oyster bracelet for all their watches that’ll be out in September or October

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I saw that Vaer was putting out a diver, but hadn't heard about a bracelet. Very cool, I'm glad they are doing well. I'm impressed at how much they have expanded their lineup since i first looked at them.

@eazye619 4 года назад

Relative Time they’re really expanding and doing it quickly. Its been very impressive

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 4 года назад

Awesome watch with nearly perfect dimensions and shapes. It has caught my attention since they showed up as prototype. The only thing that stopped me from ordering are the hands. I wish they had a different design, but that's totally subjective and most people will probably love them as they are. Thank you for the review 🤙

@chasfoster9895 4 года назад

They actually change the hands on the Freediver II for December 2019 release, maybe they’ll work on the Summiteer’s.

@partybees8856 4 года назад

Everything but the dial speaks to me. There is too much negative space in the middle making it seem like a void while the numerals and indices are pushed to the outside of the dial. Thanks for the review.

@AJMacDonaldJr 4 года назад

Nice watch! 😃

@treehugger3615 3 года назад

I hope they continue in this price range, because I see many micros that started with a Miyota and in one or two gens they've moved up to a Swiss, now charging above 1000 usd.

@TinBin-Craig 4 года назад

very nice watch... am a fan cheers

@petea4895 3 года назад

Great review of an unknown watch to me. I just might get one. I like the simple looks. Blue or black?? I really like your videography, too.

@RelativeTime 3 года назад

Thanks! Takes a bit of work, but it's fun to put together.

@b.vonschnauser207 3 года назад

Great, in-depth review! I have the same watch, same colorway. After wearing it for the past 4 months I can say it is probably the most comfortable watch I own. I agree, it does wear a bit larger than 38mm. It feels more like a 39mm or 40mm. I have a 7" inch wrist and it looks perfect. The scratch resistant coating does work. Every watch I own has scratches on the clasp from desk diving. Not this one. The bracelet is very well made, and is very similar to an Oyster.

@RelativeTime 3 года назад

Thanks, and thanks for sharing your experience. Still enjoying mine. Which second hand color did you get?

@b.vonschnauser207 3 года назад

@@RelativeTime White. I'm pretty sure if you purchased after the Kickstarter campaign ended, white is what you got.

@chasfoster9895 4 года назад

I have both the Freediver II and the Summiteer. You’re correct, they get wrist time because of shear comfort. By the way, no scratches after months of use. Good review, thanks Shawn.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

That's good to know. Pretty impressive what a small company can do. Too bad more companies don't use it.

@chasfoster9895 4 года назад

Relative Time something most folks miss is how regulated out of the box they are. My FreeDiver with an NH 35 is steady at +1.5 and the Summiteer with the Miyota 90series at +2. I have several of each caliber and they get a “pedestrian “+-5 at best.

@waktosha7378 4 года назад

I really like the long hands and the whole watch, except that dial design! That dial just looks off and doesn't sit well with me.

@SilverSergeant 4 года назад

This one is a winner in my book. I am no expert, but this seems to be a nice set of specs at this price......and I like the uncomplicated, yet elegant looks.....yeah, I'd keep this one....

@russellharris5072 4 года назад

That logo on the crown seemed very familiar to me,so I checked my watch boxes and found a Starking hi beat automatic in a typically fashion watch style,The Traska logo is slightly more elaborate but still close to that of the Starking.I remember laughing as I ordered it,a hi beat automatic for $19.00 surely not.When it arrived I was surprised to find that it was true.Obviously a base metal case but I may have been lucky,the damned thing still works albeit with a noisy rotor..............................

@reynoldssalerno5429 4 года назад

Love my Sumiteeer!

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I'm not surprised about the huge demand. Jon should of ordered a bunch more.

@bboooobbyy 4 года назад

Love how cĺean the face is and the stepped dial

@noobfl 4 года назад

this two layer dial and the special coding for more rugedness and the fact, that the crown is screwdown, reminds me more of the citizen promaster tough then any rolex ;)

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I still have to check out the Promaster Tough. Been on my list for a while.

@noobfl 4 года назад

@@RelativeTime in my opinion, it is one of the most impressive quartzwatches of the last year

@denisdaly1708 3 года назад

I love it.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 года назад

I like that they went with the hi-beat Miyota movement. I think they're underrated movements and more brands should given them a go.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I agree. Although I heard someone talking about the newer Miyota 8315(I think). Practically identical size wise to the 8215, but 80hr power reserve. That could be interesting as well.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 года назад

@@RelativeTime Wow. I've not heard about that one. That would definitely be interesting.

@billcarson482 4 года назад

Mine is a very deep blue, more so than most pictures and videos show.

@ceeb2275 4 года назад

Actually, I'm not a fan. but great review as always

@billmurphy893 4 года назад

I would say it compares nicely with the Victorinox Alliance but maybe the last Gen version which was less formal.

@CanadianBeachcomber 4 года назад

Good eye.

@KameronMurphy 4 года назад

Also, it's summit-eer, not summit-er, right?

@libertyisparamount1443 5 месяцев назад

the holes on the lugs ruin it

@AK-pr2nk 3 года назад

What size is your wrist

@RelativeTime 3 года назад

About 7". Most of the time I remember to mention that in a video, but every once in a while I forget.

@mariog7213 4 года назад

I was seriously considering this watch until you pointed out the rough edges on the hands. That’s a deal breaker for me

@robbabcock_ 4 года назад

That's a nice looking watch! I think it's SummitEEr though, not SummitER. They should clean up those hands @ $500.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Good catch! Thanks for that. The hands should be an easy fix on future versions. Although It's entirely possible my hands are worse then normal, but I can only talk about what I got.

@millersciencesms762 4 года назад

If it had a steel second hand I'd be purchase it. The white and red looks low budget in my humble opinion.

@hcwm2 4 года назад

If you look closely you will see that the print of the 9 is not perfect. Looks like something spilled into the blue circle inside the 9. And are there little sploches of paint at the edges of the 3, or is that lint? IDK man, I think this one has some QC problems. I am interested in the mint diver as well (if it ever comes back in stock) but so far I am not that impressed with the Summiteer. Hopefully these kinds of problems don't spill over to the other models.

@djhungzilla 4 года назад

You will never notice that imperfection on wrist. It will take a macro lense for anyone to make that observation.

@fletchoid 4 года назад

This watch almost had me..... then you pointed out the scuzzy edges on the hands.... pfffft..... not for $500US .

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

There is the possibility that I got one that's a bit worse then normal, but I can only report what I got.

@jeanlefranc3817 4 года назад

Not bad, like the compact size, drilled lugs and hardened steel. But this Traska logo doesn’t do it for me, the see through case back is irrelevant and the movement is so-so. Give me the Sinn 556, with its cleaner Flieger look, 200 meter depth rating, better finished dia+hands and slightly upgraded movement

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

If you haven't seen it, check out the Orient Star Outdoor. Little bigger and thicker then this, but more of a Sinn look to it.

@bboooobbyy 4 года назад

Big miscue not having hour hand extend to edge of inner circle IMO

@HVG67 4 года назад

Yeah that red seconds hand ties it all together. White version hand is boring as hell. But no matter how clean the rest of the looks: I'd buy it if it was more around max $400. Sorry for around $500 you have so much choices that seem better than this one...

@IAmScottD 4 года назад

38 mm ? What a shame! Nice looking piece, too bad it’s tiny 😧

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Check out the Orient Star Outdoor. It's a 42

@Mister_Phafanapolis 4 года назад

That's the least "custom" of custom rotors I've ever seen. Respectable watch, good size and specs, but the dial/hands are just a little bit off, a little bit lifeless. Felt the same away about the Citizen Tough: technically a well made watch with respectable specs but the whole package doesn't spark any joy.

@BadeniaFilme 4 года назад

First comment, first like, first view, a first for me

@WatchUP69MrRangeman 4 года назад

Doesn't happen often... enjoy that moment, and hopefully he pins your comment :)

@WatchUP69MrRangeman 4 года назад

Second comment is better than last LML :-P

@_Grensgeval_ 4 года назад

Imho not as outstanding as the Traska Freediver...

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

The Freediver definetly has a more original design. I'd love to see how thin they could get that using a Miyota movement.

@eronavbj 4 года назад

Not a fan; prefer the Hamilton. Shouldn’t it be pronounced Sumi-Tear.

@mariog7213 4 года назад

I agree on the pronunciation but really it doesn’t matter. Also, he’s from Texas. We have or own English here 🤣

@DrDan-ue9de 3 года назад

Great review, but it’s called SummiTEER.

@kevinwagner9934 4 года назад

The fugly hands are a deal killer for me! 😷

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I think that's the first time I've seen a face mask emojii. 😷 We live in some strange times.

@thedumbnicname 3 года назад

ugh... i should just buy a watch, because i watch just one more video and change my mind...

@RelativeTime 3 года назад

Sometimes part of the fun is figuring out what you want. Plus it's free to watch as many videos as you want.

@japd7897 4 года назад

That hour hand is fat, does not match the minute's hand. They should use IWC pilot hands or hour hand as minute`s hand. I also don't like the "woolmark" logo.

@watchesandcaps2566 3 года назад

Why do you keep pronouncing it Summiter? It's driving me crazy. Had to turn off the review.

@RelativeTime 3 года назад

Cause I'm an idiot. It's not a word I can ever remember hearing in real life, and for whatever reason when i see it my brain just automatically thinks Summiter. Like it's a Surfer for the mountains... I dunno, it's the best I can explain. What's worse is that even though I now know how it's supposed to be pronounced, I've still called it that in some more recent videos, and I don't catch it until its too late. That's the thing with RU-vid, once something is out, it's out. So all I can do is own up to it, and roll with the punches. Cheers!