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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

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 and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
8R46
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
24
34
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$3,000

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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