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Farer MOONPHASEvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Green
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$665
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