Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $4,400 for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE — a $3,735 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 30m for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE uses the L688.5.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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 LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

L2.816.1.93.2

MSRP $4,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

L688.5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$4,400

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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 AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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