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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSternglas Sedius

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Sedius
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$301

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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