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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGA019

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGA019100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGA019$11,000

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
Titanium
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
$11,000

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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 SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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