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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot Heritage 1938

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
11 1/2'''
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$925

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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 Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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