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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
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
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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