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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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