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Traska Summiteer CharcoalvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Summiteer Charcoal
TraskaSummiteer Charcoal
MSRP $700
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Summiteer Charcoal100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Summiteer Charcoal$700
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Burgundy
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$399

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What people say

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Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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