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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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What people say

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
10.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$665
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