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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
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
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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