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Traska The ChronographvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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The Chronograph
TraskaThe Chronograph
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Chronograph40mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
The Chronograph45h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
The Chronograph75m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
The Chronograph
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
40mm
28mm
Thickness
0.3mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
75m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
2R06
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
21
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315

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What people say

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Traska The Chronograph

Traska The Chronograph owners widely praise the hardened stainless steel case for its durability, with one noting it remained in great condition after three years of wear. The bracelet is also commended for its snug fit, lack of stiffness or rattle, and the convenience of its on-the-fly clasp. One owner notes the watch wears larger. Overall, Traska The Chronograph owners rate the watch highly for its durable case and comfortable, convenient bracelet.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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