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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsZelos Great White 43

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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