Which is cheaper, the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $365 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda uses the Seiko NH35 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

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Oceanica Watch Co.Barracuda

MSRP $300

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Barracuda41mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Barracuda—

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Barracuda200m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Barracuda$300

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9039

Power Reserve

—

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$665

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