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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 82s5
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 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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