Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Service Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Praesidus Service Watch is the cheaper of the two at $259, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $406 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Service Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Praesidus Service Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Service Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Praesidus Service Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Service Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Service Watch.

What movement does the Praesidus Service Watch run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Service Watch uses the Seiko NH35 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Praesidus Service WatchvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus Service Watch

P-38-MB-E

MSRP $259

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Service Watch42mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Service Watch40h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Service Watch100m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Service Watch$259

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Green

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$259

$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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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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