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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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