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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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