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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9039
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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