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Orient Symphony IIIvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Symphony III
OrientSymphony III
MSRP $240
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Symphony III41.6mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Symphony III40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Symphony III50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Symphony III$240
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6722
9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$665

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What people say

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Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its exceptional value, noting its sub-$150 price tag belies a polished case and classic design with modern overtones that make it appear more expensive. The dial is described as simple, elegant, and effective, and the time-setting action is smooth. However, the included bracelet is flagged as flimsy and squeaky, prompting recommendations for aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of concern for some, with one owner reporting sporadic timekeeping ranging from +10 seconds per day to as much as 83 seconds over 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its impressive value and elegant design, despite the noted bracelet and accuracy issues.

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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