Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1963 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1963 is the cheaper of the two at $380, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $285 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1963 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Dan Henry 1963 wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1963 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1963.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1963 run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Dan Henry 1963 runs a quartz caliber, while the Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic (9039).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1963vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Dan Henry 1963

DH63-K11

MSRP $380

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

196342.5mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

196340h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

1963—

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

1963$380

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Pepsi

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$380

$665

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1963

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1963 for its attractive vintage aviation look, precise dial printing, sunken sub-dials, sandwich dial construction, domed crystal, and well-executed case finishing, all at an astonishing price point. The chronograph button action is described as satisfying, and the 40mm size is noted as easy to read and versatile. However, some owners found the stock strap disappointing and replaced it. The lume is described as terrible, and the 12-click bezel could offer better resistance. Opinions are mixed on the perceived case quality, with some finding it cheap and lacking a "solid" feel, while others appreciate its mixed finish and slimmer profile. Some question the utility of the 24-hour sub-dial chronograph movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1963 highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

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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.

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