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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsDan Henry 1937

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
193740h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
1937
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.1mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$290

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What people say

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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