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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
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
Ivory
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$2,450

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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