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Hitori HabukavsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka for its Grand Seiko-inspired dial and design, with one owner highlighting its bracelet as exceptional for the price. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and owners appreciate the solid, screwed links contributing to a satisfying heft. However, the Hitori Habuka lacks lume on the dial and hands, and some find the dial design unconvincing compared to its high-end inspiration, with criticism also directed at the minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its impressive bracelet and finishing efforts at an affordable price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's textured finish, resembling the Grand Seiko Snowflake, is a notable strength. Reviewers expressed a desire for higher water resistance, specifically 100m instead of the current 50m.

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
Habuka39mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Habuka41h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Habuka100m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
Habuka$438
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$438
$700
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