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Beaufort AerotimervsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Aerotimer
BeaufortAerotimer
MSRP $599
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Beaufort Aerotimer

Owners widely praise the Beaufort Aerotimer for its handsome, high-contrast salmon dial and museum-quality finishing, creating a sharp dress field watch with excellent legibility and a crisp California dial. One owner notes the power reserve is closer to 30-34 hours than advertised and finds the 11.45mm thickness slightly noticeable, while another would change the strap. Lume on the 3 and 9 o'clock markers is reportedly poor. Overall, owners rate the Beaufort Aerotimer highly for its vintage style and beautiful craftsmanship at its 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
Aerotimer40mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
Aerotimer42h
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
Aerotimer100m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
Aerotimer$599
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Navy
Salmon
Lume
C1 Super-LumiNova applied to 3hr, 6hr, 9hr, and 12hr indices and hands for low-l
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$700
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