Which is cheaper, the Fears Redcliff 39.5 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $2,458 for the Fears Redcliff 39.5 — a $1,793 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Redcliff 39.5 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Redcliff 39.5 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Redcliff 39.5 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 15m for the Fears Redcliff 39.5.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Redcliff 39.5 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Redcliff 39.5.

What movement does the Fears Redcliff 39.5 run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Redcliff 39.5 uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Fears Redcliff 39.5vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Fears Redcliff 39.5

fears-redcliff-39-5

MSRP $2,458

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Redcliff 39.539.5mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Redcliff 39.540h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Redcliff 39.515m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Redcliff 39.5$2,458

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Date Pewter Grey

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,458

$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Fears Redcliff 39.5

The Fears Redcliff 39.5 is widely praised for its slim 9.95mm case, versatile "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" appeal, and elegant dial finishing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability and understated elegance, with one owner finding its finishing, dial, and movement regulation (0 to +5 sec/day) compelling. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement, a 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance, and a screw-down crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -20 sec/day requiring service, while another noted 0 to +5 sec/day. Some find its size slightly large for slender wrists, and opinions differ on the new baton markers compared to the original pipette style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Redcliff 39.5 highly for its refined finishing and versatile, slim profile at its price point.

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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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