Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $2,500 for the Seiko Astron — a $1,835 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Astron?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Astron?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic caliber (9039), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (5X83).

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Astron

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Seiko Astron

ssh159j1

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Astron42mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Astron40h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

Astron100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

9039

5X83

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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