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Glycine Sea KrakenvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Sea Kraken
GlycineSea Kraken
MSRP $1,600
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Kraken39mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Kraken38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Sea Kraken150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Sea Kraken$1,600
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$665

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What people say

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Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent case finishing for its price, with reviewers noting crisp dial printing and an elegant stainless steel bezel. Owners report excellent accuracy, with some seeing deviations as low as 1 second per day, though one user observed up to a 6-second loss during high activity. The 39mm size is generally considered comfortable, though its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement may be an issue for smaller wrists. The bezel action is consistently flagged as strong with no back-play. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as unsuitable for a diver and often replaced. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Sea Kraken highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition, particularly given its adjusted Sellita SW200 movement and limited edition status.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

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.

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