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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Prospex Land Mechanical
SeikoProspex Land Mechanical
MSRP $995
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.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$995
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