Commuter 38 Highland Gray

Name: Commuter 38 Highland Gray
Brand: Traska Watch
SKU: COM-38-GRY-NDT-V3.5.1
Price: 750.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (232 reviews)

$750.00 USD

Dial Color:

Highland Gray

Case Size:

Commuter 34 Commuter 36 Commuter 38

Date Function:

No Date Date

Variant

Unapologetically understated yet striking in appearance, the Commuter (Ref. 8233) is an all-around sport watch designed to be the perfect companion for any occasion. But don’t let its good looks deceive you — with a 100 meter depth rating and a scratch-resistant exterior, the Commuter has been engineered to perform in even the harshest of conditions.

Three-Year Warranty

Hardened to 1200 HV

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Shipping & Returns

Shipping

As soon as you order a TRASKA, it becomes our mission to get your watch into your hands/onto your wrist as quickly as possible. We offer free expedited shipping to all of our customers, using reputable services we have worked with for years:
United States: FedEx 2 Day (2 business days)
All Other Countries: FedEx International Economy (4-6 business days)

*Important for our customers outside of the United States: You, the buyer, are responsible for any VAT, tariff, duty, taxes, handling fees, customs clearance charges, etc. required by your country for importing consumer goods. We do not collect this beforehand and cannot give you an estimate of the cost, as charges vary around the world. As an international consumer, please do your research to ensure there are no surprise charges when clearing your package through customs — we’d hate for that to spoil the moment of joy when your watch arrives on your doorstep!

Returns

We are very confident that you’re going to love your TRASKA watch. So confident, in fact, that we offer a two-week long inspection period for every purchase. If, after two weeks or less, you’re not head-over-wrist in love with your investment, you can return it (at your expense), provided your watch has never been removed from its original plastic wrapping and is still in the exact same condition it arrived in. To request a return, email info@traskawatch.com and we will send you a return form to complete and send to us alongside your watch.

Returns sent from outside the United States are subject to a $45 processing fee. This includes the creation of a pre-paid FedEx shipping label we will send you to ensure your watch sails smoothly back through U.S. customs.

Warranty

All our customers are automatically assigned a transferable three-year limited international warranty beginning from the date of purchase. There’s no pesky card you have to carry around — your warranty info is associated with your order number and is saved in our system from the moment you check out.

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HARDENED STEEL

All of our watches are made from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel. This typically measures 200HV on the Vickers hardness scale; however, after our signature hardening treatment is applied, we are able to achieve a hardness rating of almost 1200HV. With this additional protection against the typical scratches and swirls that otherwise occur all too often during the rigors of everyday life, you can wear our watches without worry, using them like the robust tools they’re intended to be.

SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

Cut from synthetic sapphire and measuring 9/10 on the Mohs hardness scale, the Commuter’s crystal is virtually impervious to scratches. Colloquially referred to as a “box style” crystal, its design is reminiscent of the plexiglass crystals that graced watches from a bygone era. A thick layer of clear anti-reflective coating on the underside eliminates glare for easy reading even in direct sunlight, while also enhancing clarity to such a degree that the crystal itself all but disappears.

THE DIAL

The Commuter makes use of a lacquered dial to achieve its glossy finish. The brass dial blanks are first sprayed using an enamel paint before going into a specialized high-temperature oven, after which they are hand polished until a lustrous sheen has been realized. The faceted hour indexes are meticulously filled with Swiss Made BGW9 Grade A Super-LumiNova and then hand-applied with maximum precision. Models with a date window at the 6 hour position feature a distinctive polished frame which complements the overall design of the dial.

THE HANDS

The multi-faceted diamond-cut hands slope up on either side and then taper off to a flat plane with brushed finishing (all done by hand!), creating a subtle visual effect that is pleasing even when not consciously registered. Filled with Swiss Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova, the strong luminescence makes for easy reading even in dim light.

THE CASE

Understated yet robust, the Commuter sports a scratch-resistant case hewn from surgical-grade 316L hardened stainless steel. Serving as a testament to our commitment to the smallest of details, you’ll enjoy observing the way light dances around the polished chamfers that highlight the transitions in finishes. The case’s design is further elevated by the ever so slightly convex nature of the mirror polished mid-case, with sides that bulge out just enough for the discerning wearer to appreciate how every detail has been meticulously considered.

THE BEZEL

The fixed bezel features two complementary brushing techniques. Sunburst brushing on the top gently teases the eye, while the mirror polished sides offer a distinctive finish that matches the overall refined aesthetic.

THE CROWN

The crown screws down snugly and smoothly into the side of the Commuter’s 100M water resistant case thanks to a decoupling mechanism that prevents it from winding the movement while being screwed down. A high-polished chamfer separates the coin-edged portion from the embossed TRASKA logo on the outermost surface.

THE MOVEMENT

Within the hermetically sealed, 10 ATM-rated case beats the workhorse that powers the Commuter. The no-date variants make use of the Japanese Made Miyota 9039 movement, while those with a date complication at the 6 hour position utilize the 9015. A fully mechanical high-beat movement automatically wound by the movement of the wearer, the 9 series caliber oscillates at 28,800 beats per hour and will keep on ticking for decades. A 24 jeweled, hand-windable movement with hacking, the 9 series was introduced by the Japanese firm as an alternative to the Swiss Made ETA-2824. One could argue that the 9 series calibers are actually technologically superior to their Swiss counterparts thanks to their 42 hour power reserve and slimmer profile.

All of our movements are regulated in four positions for enhanced timekeeping tolerances. This process involves manually adjusting the length of the mechanical movement’s hairspring, fine-tuning it to keep even better time than what their manufacturer advertises. After regulation in four positions, the 9 series will typically run between -10 to +20 seconds a day.

THE BRACELET

Forged from 316L stainless steel and tapering from 20mm to 16mm, the bracelet’s solid and fully articulating links echo designs from the Swiss bracelet purveyor Gay Frères. Made with a rigorous lifestyle in mind, the robust bracelet has undergone the same proprietary hardening process as the case. Precisely machined from stainless steel, the buckle exhibits polished chamfers on either side. The inside of the clasp is painstakingly hand polished with a perlage finish, because even the smallest of details matter. Quick-release spring bars make it easy to remove the bracelet for strap changes, while the buckle’s six micro-adjustments and the removable links' large flat head screws allow the bracelet to be sized to your exact liking with ease.

QUICK-ADJUST CLASP

Effortlessly adjust the size of your bracelet and get the perfect fit at all times thanks to our tool-less micro-adjustable buckle. With six different positions spaced 1.35mm apart, you can make your bracelet incrementally smaller or larger with the push of a button. No screwdrivers. No screws. No frustration. Oh, and it includes two additional half-links to ensure a comfortable fit for every wrist!

TRAVEL CASE

Our genuine leather travel case stays true to the utilitarian nature of the TRASKA brand. We value form; but not at the expense of function. Even when traveling light is a necessity, this leather pouch is small enough to go with you and ensure the safety of your timepiece. This isn’t packaging that will gather dust in the closet — it’s an elegant yet practical accessory you’ll want to travel with wherever you go.

Overall rating: 4.88412 / 5 from 233 reviews.

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"Beautiful watch, although I’m not sure it came with the tiny scratch I found on the bezel. Didn’t expect it to get it so soon. But other than that I’m happy with my purchase."

— Manuel (5/5)

Simple elegance

"The white commuter 34 is a great watch. The finish, dial, and hour markers have a simplistic elegance that goes well with essentially anything. The domed crystal is something I’ve grown to love. The compact size on my 5. 9 inch wrist works great. For the price the bracelet is very high quality - and I swap it for a strap often since it’s very easy to remove with the quick release. I’m a huge fan of this watch and what Traska has created - I would recommend."

— Charlie (5/5)

"Really nice product. Maybe a little too much like an OP, but nonetheless a really great value!"

— ERIC (5/5)

My favourite watch

"I was looking for a 36 mm (or less), white dial, no date, simple everyday watch. I couldn’t be happier with the Commuter 34. For my 150 mm (5. 9 inch) wrist, the size is perfect. The dial is a crisp white with classic hour markers. At first I wasn’t sure about to domed sapphire crystal, but it’s grown on me. It creates a fisheye effect around the edge. The bracelet is of high quality for the price, and I really value that the bracelet has a quick release mechanism to be easily swapped with a strap, without tools. Overall a very high quality watch, and great value."

— Charles (5/5)

"This watch is an absolute banger!"

— Christopher (5/5)

"Extremely nice watch, packaged well and well protected. Will buy again."

— Owen (5/5)

My GADA watch for sure!

"I have a small wrist and specifically wanted a go to watch for travel. I am originally from Thailand with plenty of rain and beautiful beaches. First glance on your website had me hooked with the Faded Cooper dial with a perfect (for me) size 34 mm width. Big fan of the Miyota 9039 and I had to have this Commuter 34 mm. This is the watch I grab for the pool, beach and I get compliments when dressed up going out. Home run as far as I am concerned."

— Nisakorn M. (5/5)

"Amazing watch and a beautiful work of art."

— Christopher (5/5)

"36mm的尺寸非常剛好面盤顏色漂亮，整隻做工品質無可挑剔"

— LI (5/5)

"High quality. Perfect watch."

— Truong (5/5)

Commuter 38 Highland Gray

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