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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$2,399

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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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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