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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600
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 SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGB00637mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGB00672h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGB006100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGB006$43,600

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
Gold
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
$43,600

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