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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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