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Monta TriumphvsTraska Seafarer 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.

Monta Triumph

Owners widely praise the Monta Triumph for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day. The watch features a 40mm case, 200 meters of water resistance, and a Sellita SW300-based Caliber M-22 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve. The three-link bracelet is noted for comfort and flexibility, though some desire alternative clasp mechanisms. On balance, owners rate the Monta Triumph highly for its exceptional performance and value, outperforming watches at higher price points.

From video reviewers

The Monta Triumph offers excellent finishing and a utilitarian tool watch design. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Triumph40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Triumph
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Triumph201m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Triumph$1,850
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
201m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Monta M-22
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$665
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