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ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mmvsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

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ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm for its slim and sleek wearability, noting a case thickness under 11mm and a 45.5mm lug-to-lug. The use of a Sellita SW200-1b movement is a specific point of appreciation, with one commenter preferring it over a Miyota 9 series. The watch features a sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. On balance, owners rate the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm highly for its comfortable dimensions and the quality of its movement at the price point.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm39.8mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm38hh
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm100m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm$800
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.8mm
40mm
Thickness
10.95mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38hh
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$800
$700
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