Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $4,750 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $4,085 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 34mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Longines CONQUEST.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Longines CONQUEST.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Longines CONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines CONQUEST

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Longines CONQUEST

L3.430.0.87.6

MSRP $4,750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

CONQUEST34mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

CONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

Mother of Pearl

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

L888.5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$4,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its versatile, aesthetically pleasing design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many highlighting its high-quality finishing and smooth winding action. Reviewers and owners alike note the watch's well-wearing size and blend of vintage and modern design elements. Some owners report the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a significant drawback impacting fit. Lume quality is also a recurring point of criticism, with one reviewer noting only the black dial version appears to have lumed hands. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-built everyday sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The elegant gold dial is a notable aspect of the Longines CONQUEST. The quartz movement may be a drawback for collectors who prefer mechanical movements. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature, with one highlighting the gold dial and the other the Blue Sunburst dial.

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