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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Swissmatic
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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