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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SKELETON
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
19
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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