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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Salmon
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$666

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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