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MKII HellionvsTraska 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.

MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the price point.

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
Hellion39mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
Hellion$649
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.55mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Burgundy
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$700
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