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Sternglas MarusvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Marus$485
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova grün
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$665

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its 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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