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Seiko Prospex SeavsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
9039
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

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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