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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$625
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