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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Thickness
10.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

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

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
$700
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