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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGA009

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGA00940mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGA009120h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGA009100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGA009$9,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
9RA2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$9,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA009

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 "White Birch II" is praised for its Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 movement, offering exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day and a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its refined dial texture, inspired by Shinshu forests, and the Series 9 design with a frost-finished movement. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case and a power reserve indicator on the movement bridge. However, its price of $8,600 to $9,100 USD is noted as relatively expensive, reflecting Grand Seiko's increasing price points. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA009 a highly refined timepiece, with its advanced Spring Drive movement and aesthetic improvements being key strengths.

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