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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsOrient Symphony IV

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.6mm
Thickness
0mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$325
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