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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.3mm
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
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$11,400

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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 SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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