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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Coutura

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $625

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Coutura45.3mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Coutura$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
45.3mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
8B92
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
10
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$625

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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 Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's metal treatments are very wear-resistant, with one owner noting minimal scratching after six years. Reviewers and owners appreciate its solar-powered movement, perpetual calendar, and radio sync features, with some finding its unique, futuristic styling captivating and a great value, while others describe the dial as too busy or gaudy. Some owners find the watch large and complicated to set initially, and one owner experienced issues with the solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable construction and practical solar and perpetual calendar features, despite polarizing design opinions.

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