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Sternglas KantonvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$665

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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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