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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
0mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$1,350
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