Which is cheaper, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Ferro Race Master Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $585, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $80 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Ferro Race Master Automatic wears larger at 45.2mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 5.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Ferro Race Master Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ferro Race Master Automatic.

What movement does the Ferro Race Master Automatic run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ferro Race Master Automatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Ferro Race Master Automatic

race-master-automatic-white

MSRP $585

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Race Master Automatic45.2mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Race Master Automatic40h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Race Master Automatic50m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Race Master Automatic$585

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$585

$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability 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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