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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,100

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

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