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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsTraska 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.

Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

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
Modern Skeleton41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$665
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