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Sternglas LumatikvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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What people say

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Sternglas Lumatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Lumatik for its playful Bauhaus design, fresh color palette, and unique bicolored lume. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm case and a 60-hour power reserve. The Miyota 8315 movement is noted as less robust than premium options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Lumatik highly for its fun design and distinctive lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dual-tone Luminova is a standout feature. The Bauhaus design positions it as a strong contender under $500.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lumatik38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Lumatik60h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Lumatik50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Lumatik$539
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova weiß und orange
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$665
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