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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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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.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Design Navy Solar
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$299
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