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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$900

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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