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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$665

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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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