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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
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
Cream
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
$499

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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 R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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