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Praesidus Desert FieldvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$665

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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