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Praesidus Rec SpecvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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
Rec Spec38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$665
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