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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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