Which is cheaper, the Traska Commuter Carbon Black or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $700 for the Traska Commuter Carbon Black — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Commuter Carbon Black or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Commuter Carbon Black — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Commuter Carbon Black or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Traska Commuter Carbon Black.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Commuter Carbon Black or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Traska Commuter Carbon Black run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Commuter Carbon Black uses the MIYOTA 9039 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

Side by side

Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsGeckota Phalanx

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

COM-38-BLK-NDT-V3.5

MSRP $700

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Commuter Carbon Black40mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

Commuter Carbon Black42h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

Commuter Carbon Black100m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

Commuter Carbon Black$700

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Salmon

Green

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

MIYOTA 9039

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$700

$349

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