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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9039
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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